This is a song I wrote two years ago called, “Anngie,” and I’d definitely like to get this in the hands of some country pop guys in the style of Keith Urban or Blake Shelton. To be honest, this might be more in the style of Phil Vassar, who I consider to be one of the best country-pop writers of the past two decades. If you listen to this and know Vassar’s work, you have to know I’m influenced by it.
Anyway, if you dig this one, come find me on YouTube, where I only post originals. If you’re interested in licensing, hit me up at soonerryan2000@yahoo.com. Lyrics are below:
Anngie c. 2011 Ryan Welton
VERSE 1: Puddles of mud, old dirt roads Overnight talks to the radio I was a one-track mind on a two-lane road And I hugged those curves too fast I wasn’t the boy you hoped to know
CHORUS: Anngie, won’t you stay Just a little longer Won’t you give me just a little more time Anngie, I’m afraid I betrayed your crush on me But the truth is, you’re on my mind Anngie, won’t you stay Just a little longer We can put this episode behind There she goes Now she’s gone Anngie, stay with me for one more song
VERSE 2: Seventeen years, and a dozen calls All it required was a pair of balls We reconnected and reflected the night away But again I moved a little too fast I lost my composure, then I lost it all
CHORUS: Anngie, won’t you stay Just a little longer Won’t you give me just a little more time Anngie, I’m afraid I betrayed your crush on me But the truth is, you’re on my mind Anngie, won’t you stay Just a little longer We can put this episode behind There she goes Now she’s gone Anngie, stay with me for one more song
BRIDGE: I guess in all these years, I’m still the same I do my thinking with a secondary brain But I’m devoid of shame
Not sure if this is original or not, but I’m liking this a lot, particularly the instrumentation. Here is Jay Joslyn’s YouTube channel if you’re interested.
A tune I stumbled upon today from Margo Rey, with whom I’ve been familiar for more than a decade through my friend Sharon, a friend-of-a-friend. Heck, I even have a copy of a Tejano album she did about 15-20 years ago — but I heard this for the first time today.
A nice, mellow revenge song for you. If you like this, please subscribe and help support original music on YouTube. I only post originals.
Lyrics below, c. 2013, Ryan Welton.
ALL YOUR DARK SECRETS c. Ryan Welton, 2013
VERSE 1: Once my life started to crumble I didn’t care what I’d say I’m sorry if I offended you But I kinda meant it that way
Suddenly, I’m the asshole I’m the tool Don’t forget where you came from I’m from there, too
VERSE 2: You see … I was a liar, I was a cheat Guilt was not a word I knew Living with you made me complete But I did what I had to do
I cleaned out my closets Took out the trash Made amends I rekindled some old flames Put out some new fires And lost some friends
CHORUS: I’ve been Sinking big ships with my lips I’m tellin’ All your dark secrets Leavin’ a trail of destruction With all your little dark secrets Burnin’ it to the ground with the sound Of your little dark secrets Ooh, and it sure feels so good to do
VERSE 2: Six long years we suffered together I thought we’d make it to the end Until I discovered that you were insane Enough to do my best friend
Maybe I’m angry Maybe I’m mad Maybe I’m wrong But if you’re gonna play this game, You can bet I’m gonna play it strong
Ryan Welton (“Andrews Park”)
Upbeat smooth jazz, and this is another original composition. It’s named after Andrews Park in Norman, Okla., where we have Jazz in June every year. Jazz in June has become one of the best jazz events in the Southwest. Who knows … maybe one day I’ll be playing there!? If you dig the tune, subscribe.
Funky pop, Original song called “Take You All The Way” …
Brand new song I just finished this week called “Don’t Keep Letting Go” … hope you like. As always, find me on YouTube at youtube.com/soonerryan2000 or on Twitter @ryanwelton.
Starved. Tamale casserole deluxe. (Taken with Instagram)
Chili pie. Cool rainy night. Bears-Packers 4th quarter. (Taken with Instagram)
A musician and songwriter from Norman, Okla., Ryan has a passion for music with an emphasis on jazzier grooves. If you like anything you hear or you'd just like to get in touch with me, you can email me at soonerryan2000@yahoo.com.
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