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Ackerly High School 1959

Santa's Coming Starring Jesse Mac Williams & Viviana Dilworth

Santa's Coming Starring Charlie Berghoffer IV

It's Never Too Late

Rainy Day "Song for Royale & Carol Lewis

BA High School 1959 BA Mardi Gras 1979

JesseMac Williams & Ba Bryan

Hats Don’t Make a Cowboy

You can tell a real Cowboy

From a mile away

It’s not the way he talks

Or the things that he says

It’s not what he’s wearing

Or the swagger in his step

And if you ain’t out riding

There’s something you don’t get

Well hat’s don’t make Cowboys

And boots don’t make the man

Cowgirls don’t like Cowboys

Who like to pretend

As your lookin’ in the mirror

I hope you understand

Hats don’t make a Cowboy

Boots don’t make a man

Guys don’t mind gals

Pretending to be Cowgirls

With hats and boots and tight fitting jeans

Cowgirls are wearing their country girl attire

Guys can’t wait to dance

With the girl they desire

Oh, hats don’t make Cowboys

Boots don’t make the man

Cowgirls don’t like Cowboys

Who like to pretend

As you look into the mirror

I hope you understand

Hats don’t make a Cowboy

And boots don’t make a man

As you look into the mirror

I hope you understand

Hats don’t make a Cowboy

And boots don’t make a man

Oh, hats don’t make a Cowboy

Boots don’t make a man

Hats don’t make a Cowboy

Boots don’t make a man

Let Me Down Slowly

I don't know where I am

I don't know where I've been

But I do know I'm somewhere

That I don't want to be

So let me down slowly

And let me go free

Let me down slowly

And let me be me

I don't know where I'm going

I don't think I care

I want to go my own way

Wherever it may lead

So let me down slowly

And let me go free

Let me down slowly

And let me be me

I don't know where I am

Don't know where Ive been

But do know I'm somewhere

I don't want to be

Let me down slowly

And let me be me

let me down slowly

And let me be free

Let me down slowly

And let me be me

Let me down slowly

And let me be me

So let me down slowly

And let me be me

Radios in Heaven

Are there radios in Heaven

I really need to know

But no one’s been there

So no one seems to know

I’ve written many songs

I wanna hear on the radio

But I’m afraid they won’t be played

Before I’m gone

Doc tells me I don’t have too long

So I really would like to hear my songs

On the Radio

Well I asked a good friend

When he came to build my box

To slip a little radio

Under my pillow

So I could take it

To heaven in case there are none

Everything was pretty simple

Until I arrived

And I found that I was the most popular guy

I had the only radio

That’s right

In Heaven

In Heaven In Heaven In Heaven

In Heaven

There’s a rumor going round

Good ole Willy’s back in town

He’s banging on those old pearly gates

Willy’s friends are there to greet him

But the Lord won’t let him in

He said you’ll have to wait

Until your ninety eight

There’s a rumor going round

Good ole Willy’s back in town

He’s banging on those old pearly gates

Are there radios in Heaven?

I really need to know

But no one’s been there

So no one seems to know

I’ve written many songs

I wanna hear on the radio

But I’m afraid they won’t be played

Before I’m gone

The Doc tells me I don’t have too long

So I really would like to hear my songs

In Heaven

On the radio

In Heaven

On the radio

In Heaven

On the radio

In Heaven

On the radio

In Heaven

On the radio

In Heaven

Rainy Day

Just give me a rainy rainy day

I love the sunshine I will take the rain

On a rainy rain rainy day

I used to be a plow boy never plowed on a rainy day

Now that I’m a cowboy I love a rainy day

Seeing water hit the ground

Grass is always greener

Even the girls they look better walking in the rain

Just give me a rainy rainy day

I love the sunshine I will take the rain

On a rainy rain rainy day

Could it be that I stop somewhere,

Somewhere along the way

For a little bit of cheer

On a rainy rainy day

Doesn’t really matter

Everything I do looks better

After a rainy rainy day

Just give me a rainy rainy day

I love the sunshine I will take the rain

On a rainy rain rainy day

Santa’s Coming

Santa’s coming

He comes once a year

Why’s he coming?

Christmas isn’t here

Santa’s coming

Is he coming?

Because your birthday is here

Santa’s coming

With plenty of cheer

It’s your birthday

Santa is here

Happy birthday

Your friends are all here

It’s your birthday

And now Santa will come twice a year

Santa’s coming twice a year

Santa’s coming

Because your birthday is here

Santa’s coming

Now your birthday is here

Santa’s coming

Yes he’s coming

With plenty of cheer

Santa’s coming

Twice a year

Santa doesn’t need his sleigh or deer

Not coming down the chimney this time of the year

He’s ringing the doorbell

Your friends are with him

He’s bringing your presents so everyone sing

Happy birthday

Santa is here

Happy birthday

Plenty of cheer

It’s your birthday

Why should Santa come once a year?

Santa’s coming

Twice a year

It’s your birthday

It's your birthday

Santa is here

Happy Birthday

Your friends are all here

It’s your birthday

And now Santa will come twice a year

Santa’s coming

Twice a year

Santa’s coming

Twice a year

Santa's coming

Twice a year

I Want a Refund

I want a refund
Of all of my love
I want a refund
Of all of my time
I want a refund
Of all of my money

My time is all wasted

And my money’s all gone

So all I’m asking
Is a refund
A refund for all of my love

I want a refund
Of all of my love
I want a refund
Of all of my time
I want a refund
Of all of my money

My time is all wasted

And my money’s all gone

So all I’m asking
Is a refund
A refund for all of my love

Turn me loose
Let me go
Let me spend my love

On somebody new

With somebody that will

Love me as much
As i’ve loved you

I want a refund

Of all of my love

I want a refund

Of all of my time

I want a refund
Of all of my money
My time is all wasted

And my money’s all gone

So all I’m asking
Is a refund
A refund for all of my love

I want a refund
Of all of my love
I want a refund
Of all of my time
I want a refund
Of all of my money

My time is all wasted

And my money’s all gone

So all I’m asking
Is a refund
A refund for all of my love

Out of the Sheets

Well I’m out of the sheets

Into the streets

Into the streets one more time

Just because of being

A little bit late

She didn’t buy

I had to work late

Maybe it’s Seven

Maybe Eleven

But not Midnight

Well I’m out of the sheets

Into the streets

Into the streets one more time

Well a week later

She let me back in

I really tried

To be a nice guy

Didn’t work late

Didn’t have a flat

About a week later

Something went wrong

I took a wrong turn

I wound up

At my favorite bar

At this rate

I was bound to be late

Will she buy

I had to work late

I hated to leave but the girls were so pretty

So I gambled and lost

Well I took a wrong turn

And I wound up

At my favorite bar

At this rate

I was bound to be late

But will she buy

I had to work late?

Well a month went by before she let me back in

Now a year has passed

I’ve been a good guy

But at this rate my reputation is at stake

Being kicked out of the sheets

Out of the sheets

Into the streets

Into the streets one more time

No more being kicked out of the sheets

Into the streets one more time

Red Light

Well Gal, I will catch you at the next red light

You just blew me off the road now

We were together

But now we are far apart

You passed me by

Thought I was slow

Well Gal I’ll catch you at the next red light

You may be rich

I may be poor

You may have all the guys

But I’ve got all the girls

Your good looking

I’m not too bad

Some guys may like you

But all the girls love me

You’ve got the two seater

I’ve got my pick up truck

You can haul one guy

But I can haul all of mine

I know i miss you

I think you might miss me

Unless I catch you at the next red light

Well you passed me by

And left me behind

But I caught you at the next red light

Now we’re friends again

We may be much more

Maybe last forever

Many days more

Well time has passed

And we’re still together

Looks like we made it for a long long time

At this rate we’ll be together

Together at the last red light

We’ll be together at the last red light

Spooky Boogie Woogie

Flew in from Montana

I’m new in town

I get the creepy heebie jeebies

As I’m looking around

It’s a spooky boogie woogie

There’s a spooky boogie woogie

Going on in this town

Werewolf there wolf a skeleton crew

Witches spiders zombies

And all of the ghouls

It’s a spooky boogie woogie

There’s a spooky boogie woogie

Going on in this town

It’s a spooky boogie woogie

Spooky boogie woogie

It’s a spooky boogie woogie

Spooky boogie woogie

There’s a spooky boogie woogie

Spooky boogie woogie

There’s a spooky boogie woogie

Spooky boogie woogie (

There’s a spooky boogie woogie

Going all around

Ghouls and goblins everywhere

Witches and werewolves who better beware

Skeletons dancing like they just don’t care

Clowns with frowns

Oh what a nightmare

Bats and vampires and creepy things

You’re all invited

Well they’re all here

(background sinister laughter)

It’s a spooky boogie woogie

Spooky boogie woogie (

It’s a spooky boogie woogie

Spooky boogie woogie

There’s a spooky boogie woogie

Great Songs Will Be Sung

Great songs will be sung

Long after we're gone

These songs will be played

Great songs can never fade

If the melody is strong

We can all sing along

Throughout the years

Great songs reappear

Songs can bring hope

Songs can bring cheer

Some songs bring memories of yesteryear

Some songs bring joy

Some songs bring pain

But great songs will always remain

Great songs can be played

In so many ways

They won’t fade away

You will recall them someday

Songs can bring hope

Songs can bring cheer

Some songs bring memories year after year

Some songs bring joy

Some songs bring pain

But great songs will always remain

So come sing my song

We can all sing along

I hope my songs will be sung

Long after I’m gone

I hope my songs will be sung

Long after I’m gone

It’s never too late

It’s never too late

To be what you could have been

It’s never too late

To be what you should have been

So let’s begin to be what you could have been

We all make mistakes

Ruled by the hand of fate

Decisions that we make

Can lead us down a troubled road

It’s give and take

to choose what you want to be

Friends will be there

Friends will be there (backup singers)

Lending a helpful hand

Lending a helpful hand (backup singers)

If you love and share

That becomes ever so clear. Ooohhhh

It’s never too soon

To begin what you want to be

Regardless of your age

It’s never to late

To make a change

And be what you want to be

Regardless of age

You still can be

What you could have been

Should have been

It’s never too late

To be what you could have been

It’s never too late

To be what you should have been

So let's begin to be what

You could have been

Don’t hesitate to be

What you might have been

Love To Love You

I would love to love you

But I don't think I can

I would love to love you

But it's not in your plan

So many time's you hurt me

So many times bought me pain

I can still remember

all the good times

So many different places

So many come to mind

So many good friends

You got yours I've got mine

I would love to love you

But I don't think I can

I would love to love you

But it's not in your plan

So many time's you hurt me

So many times caused me pain

You need to go your way

I need to go mind

We're really not together

Most of the time

So how am I to love you

To love to love you anymore

Should we bring it to an end

Our Worlds just collide

Your driving me out of my mind

I think that it's time

We said goodbye

I would love to love you

But I don't think I can

I would love to love you

But it's not in your plan

So many time's you hurt me

So many times caused me pain

I would love to love you

But I don't think I can

I would love to love you

But it's not in your plan

So many time's you hurt me

So many times caused me pain

Your Best Friend

I want to be your best friend

Lovers come and go

But friends remain friends

Always to the end

I will always be here

Regardless of what you need

You can always count on me

Your very best friend

Maybe some day

Times will change

Maybe we can be lovers again

Until that day comes

I will be your best friend

Lovers they come

And lovers they will go

but friends remain friends

Always to the end

I will always be here

Always by your side

You can always count on me

Your very best friend

Maybe some day

Darling things might change

Maybe we can be lovers again

Until that day comes

I will be your best friend

Until that day comes

I wanna be your best friend

Till the end

You can count on me

Your very best friend

Plenty of Loving

I got plenty of loving

Plenty of loving

I got plenty of loving for everybody honey but you

You know you done me wrong

It was only once

I’ve got plenty of loving for everybody but you

You done me wrong one time too many

Only one time that’s one too many

And if you did it once you will do it again

But you will be doing it with someone new

Because I’m all gone and you’re on your own

I’ve got plenty of loving for everybody but you

Plenty of loving

I’ve got plenty of loving

I got plenty of loving for everybody honey but you

You know you done me wrong

It was only once

I’ve got plenty of loving for everybody but you

I’ll be looking for someone

somebody new

She doesn’t have to be as pretty as you

But she can’t be cheating

Cheating on me

She’s got to be loyal

Loyal to me

And that will make her better looking than you

I’ve got plenty of loving for everybody but you

Plenty of loving

I’ve got plenty of loving

I got plenty of loving for everybody honey but you

You know you done me wrong

It was only once

I’ve got plenty of loving for everybody but you

I’ve got plenty of loving

I got plenty of loving

I got plenty of loving for everybody honey but you

You know you done me wrong

It was only once

I’ve got plenty of loving for everybody but you

I went downtown

And what did I find

I found the prettiest girl in town

She was the friend of a friend

I knew I was in love before we even met

I’ve got plenty of loving

Plenty of loving

I’ve got plenty of loving for everybody honey but you

You know you done me wrong

It was only once

I’ve got plenty of loving for everybody but you

Plenty of loving

For only one special gal

I’ve got plenty of loving

Plenty of loving

I’ve got plenty of loving for everybody honey but you

Ooooohhhh yaaa

Back Side of My Life

I’m on the back side of my life

More than half my life’s behind me

I don’t have the time to wait

Don’t have the time to hesitate

And If the hand of fate would grab me

The rest of the day

To write this song

I’ll sing it to you today

We have tomorrow

But I don’t wanna wait

I’m on the back side of my life

When the day is done

Tomorrow’s work has just begun

Half my life is behind me

I don’t have regrets

Though others well they

May have some

So I’ll write this song

I’ll sing it to you today

We have tomorrow

But I don’t wanna wait

Everybody has the story

And everyone’s unique

So don’t put off tomorrow

What you can do today

I’m on the front side of her life

I have a lifetime before me

So I won’t hesitate

My story’s different to yours

Maybe good times before me

And I don’t wanna wait

I sing this song

We’ll sing it together today

We have tomorrow

but I don’t wanna wait

We have tomorrow

Have no regrets today

We have tomorrow

Let’s enjoy our lives today

You’ve got Leaving on Your Mind

You’ve got leaving on your mind

I’ve got loving on mine

Let’s try loving one more time

And see if leaving is on your mind

I know that I’ve been untrue

Couple of times

But so have you

Long time ago

I forgave you

But you won’t forgive me

That can’t be just right

So we both been untrue

You’ve got leaving on your mind

I’ve got loving on mine

Let’s try loving one more time

And see if leaving is on your mind

We don’t need to break up

We need to make up

And move from here

If we split up

Neither us will win

But if we make up

We both can win

So please take your leaving off your mind

Put my loving on your mind

We have many good memories

To leave them behind

We’ll make some new memories

In our future

If you have to go somewhere

Take me with you

Don’t leave me behind

We can make more memories

As long as we’re together

We will be just fine

Take your leaving of your mind

Put my loving on your mind

Take your leaving of your mind

Put my loving on your mind

Honky Tonk Man

Wanna be a honky tonk man

I wanna sing my little songs

To a honky tonk crowd

It’s all I wanna do

I don’t wanna big crowd

I just wanna honky tonk groove

I will sing my little songs

To my honky tonk friends

I have had the spotlight

All of the fame

Traveled town to town

I will stay home

With my honky tonk friends

So I can sing my little songs

To my honky tonk crowd

If you need a song to sing

I will loan you one of mine

I’ll be staying home

with my little songs

To my honky tonk crowd

It’s all I wanna be

Is a honky tonk man

With my honky tonk friends

You can have the spotlight

All of the fame

Travel town to town

I will stay home

With my honky tonk friends

So I can sing my little songs

To my honky tonk crowd

If you need a song to sing

I will loan you one of mine

I’ll be staying home

with my little songs

I’m a honky tonk man

It’s all I wanna be

Don’t want any big crowds

I’m a honky tonk man

All I wanna be

Is a honky tonk man

Yesterday

If I ever had a day

That was really ok

It was definitely yesterday

I was on my way somewhere

But I don’t remember where

At the girl who took my heart away

But I also took hers

We haven’t been apart

Today is better than yesterday

Next week is a new week

And we’re making plans

We’ll be together every day

Maybe have some young ones

Somewhere along the way

But regardless of time

We’ll remember yesterday

That was the beginning

Of our time

We’ll never forget yesterday

Well time has passed

And we’re still together

We have two young ones

And one on the way

We love our family

But we won’t forget

That it started yesterday

No we won’t forget

It started yesterday

No we’ll never forget

It started yesterday

Can I Love Two

Dear, I love you,
Yes, I’ve always loved you
I’ve loved you all of my life.
But, I’ve found somebody new

That I think I love too
Is it possible can love two?

I never dreamed
We would lose you
I never dreamed that

I would fall in love again.

I loved you for such a long time

I still love you
Tell me, tell me
Tell me what to do

Is it possible can I love two?

The children are grown

And I am all alone
And suddenly
I found somebody new

I think that I love

Is it possible
Possible can I love two?

Tell me, tell me
Tell me what to do
Is it possible can I love two?
Is it possible can I love two?

Well that night
In a dream
A voice came to me and she said

I know that you loved me
For such a long time.

I really don’t mind If you love two

Just love her
The way you loved me.

That’s all that matters
And if you do
I don’t mind if you love two

Now I know that I Know I love two

Now I know That I can love two

Never Met a Stranger

I never met a stranger

At least not for very long

Like to go to dinner

Like to sit at the bar

Not a big drinker

But I like a little wine

Meet lots of people

Some will look lonely

Need waking up

Then they’ll be ready

While they are sitting there

Their door looks closed

They look so lonely

Maybe even sad

But I think they are glad

When I open the door

Cuz I never met a stranger

At least not for very long

Like going to parties

Like going to games

See lots of friends

Like going almost anywhere

Not a big fan

Of staying home

Like good looking gals

Even like sharp guys

Like all ages

Regardless young or old

Some are very bold

Some are very quiet

Some are just waiting

Waiting for the time

Cuz I never met a stranger

At least not for very long

While sitting at the bar

I met a lovely lady

She was very friendly

I think we knew

We liked each other

Maybe much more

Only time could tell

When the evening ended

She went her way

I went mine

Thought I would see her soon

I was at the bar every night

But my lady

Did not return

Then one evening she came back

Was heading my way

I knew she was mine

I was hers

Life would be so fine

Cuz I never met a stranger

At least not for very long

I like to travel

Been many places

Got many to go

Don’t have to go alone

Cuz I have my lady

That loves to travel

We’re making plans

For many trips

I hope to spend

The rest of my life

With my lady

We’ll have a good time

Cuz I never met a stranger

At least not for very long

I never met a stranger

At least not for very long

Daddy Daddy Daddy

Spoken words: BA

Son, when I see your family

I remember having to move our family

and your begging to be left behind

Daddy Daddy Daddy

Don’t make me go

Daddy Daddy Daddy

Please leave me behind

Daddy Daddy Daddy

I don’t wanna leave my girlfriend

Next door behind

Spoken words: BA

Son we have to go down the road

So I can make a living for our family

Besides you’re only 13

And you’ll find many girls down that road

Background Singing: Who’s down the road

But Daddy Daddy Daddy

I only love one and we’re leaving her behind

I really don’t wanna go

Daddy Daddy Daddy

I can’t believe you’re making me leave her behind

You’re making me leave her behind

Spoken Words: Brian change to singing

As we left I saw her at the door and she was waving goodbye with tears in her eyes

I guess I was crying too

Did not know if I’d see her again

and through the years

I won’t forget her

she will always be on my mind

Every day every night

I know I will miss her

Daddy Daddy Daddy

I can’t believe you made me leave her behind

Spoken words: BA

So sorry I can’t leave you behind

I know you like the girl next door

She’s very fine

And will make someone a very good friend

But we’ve got to go down that road

Background Singing: Who’s down the road

Daddy Daddy Daddy

I can’t believe you made me

leave her behind

Daddy Daddy Daddy

I’ve only loved one

And we’ve leaving her behind

Daddy Daddy Daddy

I just turned 18 and I think it’s time

I leave you behind

Daddy Daddy Daddy

I’m gonna find

Gonna find my girl from next door

Daddy Daddy Daddy

You should see us now

We’re together for the rest of our time

We’ll be together for the rest of our time

We’ll be together for the rest of our lives

Snowy Christmas Day

Just give me a snowy Christmas day

The happy children

I love to watch them play

On a frosty snow-covered Christmas day

All the children

Wake up early

Every Christmas holiday

Santa has been busy

With his reindeer and his sleigh

The children open presents

Underneath the Christmas tree

Everyone is happy on this cheerful holiday

Just give me a snowy Christmas day

The happy children

I love to watch them play

On a frosty snow-covered Christmas day

Santa’s sliding down the chimney

He slips in quietly

He leaves the children’s presents

Underneath the tree

All the children wake up early

Every Christmas holiday

They know Santa has been busy

With his reindeer and his sleigh

Give me a snowy Christmas day

The happy children

I love to watch them play

On a frosty snow-covered Christmas day

Just give me a snowy Christmas day

Keep it a Secret from Me

Don’t tell me anything

I don’t wanna know

Just keep it a secret from me

Don’t tell me anything

Don’t ruin my life

I’d rather not know

We’ve had so many good times

Don’t ruin anything

Just take if from me

Don’t tell me anything

I don’t wanna know

Just keep it a secret from me

If I knew what I don't

wanna know

That I think that I know

I might have to go

On my own way

You might have to go the other way

Our friends and family

Would be left behind

And that would be very unkind

Don’t tell me anything

I don’t wanna know

Just keep it a secret from me

I remember our first date

It was really great

My friends were so jealous

You were so good looking

I flaunted you a bit

You were flaunting me

I guess we made a good looking pair

Don’t tell me anything

I don’t wanna know

Just keep it a secret from me

We’ve all made mistakes

I’ve made mine

You have made yours

If you made the one I think you have

Let’s leave it behind

And go on with our lives

We owe it to each other

Our family and friends

They would be so hurt

So don’t tell me anything

I don’t wanna know

Just keep it a secret from me

O just keep it, keep it

Keep it a secret from me

BA with Cori Johnson
@ The Lake Travis Film Festival 2023

Santa's coming Music video 2023

BA Bryan Adams with Tony Walsh

BA with Bill Goodacre Lubbock Tx 68

Tennis friends Birthday Party

Tennis friends 2011

UT football game 2022

Golf friends at Mt.Washington

Lakeway Golf friends visiting BA in Maine

All songs written by BA Bryan Adams, Tony Walsh and Brian Lee.

All songs sung by Brian Lee.

Guitars, Keys, Bass and drums by Brian & Tony

All songs Published by Bryan Tony Brian songs.

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