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
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
On a rainy rain rainy day
Santa’s Coming
Santa’s coming
Santa’s coming
He comes once a year
Why’s he coming?
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
It’s your birthday
Santa is here
Happy birthday
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
Santa’s coming
Because your birthday is here
Santa’s coming
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
Happy birthday
Santa is here
Happy birthday
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
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
Into the streets one more time
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
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
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
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
Plenty of loving
Plenty of loving
Plenty of loving
Plenty of loving
For only one special gal
I’ve got plenty of loving
Plenty of loving
Plenty of loving
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?
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
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.
All songs sung by Brian Lee.
Guitars, Keys, Bass and drums by Brian & Tony
All songs Published by BA Bryansongs.
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