UNLESS A SEED DIES

by Stan C. Countz

Verse 1:

Waitin’ for a space in the parkin’ lot

Prayin’ for grace from that traffic cop

Parked on the freeway; ain’t got no leeway

Don’t care what they say, gonna make it to the top

My heart is poundin’ as I start up that mountain

Can’t go around it, gotta plough on through

Like a penny thrown in a fountain

Make a wish, it’s bound to come true

Chorus:
Every time life tries to cut me down to size
I realize – You’re my shelter from the storm
Every tear I cry,  every compromise
Every dream that dies – can be reborn
You know how hard I’ve tried
You know the tears I’ve cried
I need to realize, unless a seed dies
It will remain nothin’ but a grain of corn

Verse 2:
When I’ve tried and tried and can’t fall to sleep
When I’ve cried and cried but I’m in too deep
That’s when I need to hit my knees in prayer
That’s when I need to know you’re really there
When the weatherman says we’re in for a storm
And I don’t understand why I’m so forlorn
I need to realize, unless a seed dies
It will remain nothin’ but a grain of corn

Chorus:
Every time life tries to cut me down to size
I realize – You’re my shelter from the storm
Every tear I cry, every compromise
Every dream that dies – can be reborn
You know how hard I’ve tried
You know the tears I’ve cried
I need to realize, unless a seed dies
It can never be reborn

Why Buy the Cow if the Milk is Free?

by Stan C. Countz, all rights reserved, 2010

VERSE 1
When I came of age my dad said “Son
At this stage, ya gotta have your fun.”
But take your pick and take your time.
Learn the tricks and save your dimes.
Play the field for as long as you can.
Use your shield and use your hands.
Don’t make a vow on bended knee…
Why buy the cow if the milk is free?”

VERSE 2
I said “But dad, we’ve got big plans.”
He said “I’m glad but it’s just your glands.”
I said “But wait, what if it’s true love!”
He said “Be safe! And use a glove.”
I said “how do you know if it’s meant to be?
Will my heart grow cold? Does she hold the key?
He said “Why make a vow on bended knee?
Why buy the cow if the milk is free?”

PRE-CHORUS
So gals if you really wanna catch that guy
Don’t let him snatch a piece of that sweet cream pie.
If you really wanna catch him by surprise
You gotta hit ‘em… right between the eyes
He can knock on your door; don’t let him come inside
Keep him beggin’ for more; don’t take him for a ride
You can pull his strings, then cut him down to size
Let him spread his wings, but never let him fly
Who knows where he’s headin’, just hope it’s on the rise
So save it for the weddin’, don’t let him compromise
He wants to go to heaven, but he don’t wanna die
Keep his engine revvin’ but never let him drive

CHORUS
Make him wait and take your time.
He’ll take the bait and wait in line.
Set the date and save your dimes.
For goodness sakes, make up your mind.
Before you give him the third degree
Before you set that big bird free
Make him take that vow on bended knee
Why buy the cow if the milk is free?

PRE-CHORUS
He can knock on your door; don’t let him come inside
Keep him beggin’ for more; don’t take him for a ride
You can pull his strings, then cut him down to size
Let him spread his wings, but never let him fly
Make him take that vow on bended knee
Why buy the cow if the milk is free?
Who knows where he’s headin’ or who will catch his eye
So save it for the weddin’, don’t let him slip and slide
He wants to go to heaven, but he don’t wanna die
Keep his engine revvin’ but never let him drive
Make him get down on his knee…
Why buy the cow if the milk is free?

OUTRO
So gals if you’re tryin’ to git wit those guys
Don’t let him hit it or you might git surprised
If they sniff a whiff of that sweet cream pie
You can hit ‘em right between the eyes

CHORUS
Make him wait and take your time
He’ll take the bait and wait in line
Set the date and save your dimes
For goodness’ sakes, make up your mind.
Before you give him the third degree
Before you set that big bird free
Make him take that vow on bended knee
Why buy the cow if the milk is free? (2x)