This song was originally written and demoed contemporary country, but after hearing it my friend Paul DeMarco from the UK had a larger vision for the song. Paul recorded this track in the styling of Shawn Mullins, and this is the result. Paul is an extremely talented artist, producer and songwriter. Thanks mate!
I have no “it would be better if” thoughts here, can’t think how it could be better 
TY for sharing!
January 31, 2018
Of course I agree with EVERY sentiment in this set of lyrics—the only problem, imho, is that it seems you’re beating people over the head with truth (both musically as well as lyrically)—the listener doesn’t get to really do a process of discovery if you lead them around every corner—the truth always seems to take root better when there’s a note of subtlety that draws the listener in—anyway, just my two cents worth! Again, best of luck with ALL of your song endeavors—I DO enjoy your songs!
July 20, 2018
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At the Eventide Convalescent Center - every third Saturday
Dad and I would go eat dinner - with aunt Opal who was eighty-eight
I was pickin’ at my food when an old black man - sat down at the table by me
He looked me in the eye and said, “How do you do, - my name’s Cushinberry.”
Said I was born in an all black town in Kansas - called Nickodemus
In World War II was an Army medic - then settled in Topeka
I was fortunate to have a good momma and dad - who taught me all about God’s grace
The same way son that yours have - or you wouldn’t be here today
You can always find someone that’s got it worse - help ‘em if you can
God put us on this earth - to help our fellow man
If you go out of your way to help somebody - you’re returned the favor
Cause the time we spends just payin’ rent - for God’s little half acre
He said for years I gave away food and cloths – had a Christian Mission store
Had a sign that read “for the needy, not the greedy” - that hung above the door
I like to think I gave hope and dreams - to folks who didn’t have any
But son I saw things that just shouldn’t be - here in the land of plenty
You can always find someone that’s got it worse - help ‘em if you can
God put us on this earth - to help our fellow man
If you go out of your way to help somebody - you’re returned the favor
Cause the time we spends just payin’ rent - for God’s little half acre
Three weeks passed, I went back, they told me he had died
Mumblin’ somethin’ about a little piece of ground – waitin’ on the other side
You can always find someone that’s got it worse - help ‘em if you can
God put us on this earth - to help our fellow man
If you go out of your way to help somebody - you’re returned the favor
Cause the time we spends just payin’ rent - to this day I think of him - visitin’ with all his friends
on God’s little half acre
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Awesome Job Great message. I enjoyed ..Great structure and Story ..A+ LIFES A SONG ENJOY THE MELODY
January 30, 2018
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I have no “it would be better if” thoughts here, can’t think how it could be better TY for sharing!
January 31, 2018
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Of course I agree with EVERY sentiment in this set of lyrics—the only problem, imho, is that it seems you’re beating people over the head with truth (both musically as well as lyrically)—the listener doesn’t get to really do a process of discovery if you lead them around every corner—the truth always seems to take root better when there’s a note of subtlety that draws the listener in—anyway, just my two cents worth! Again, best of luck with ALL of your song endeavors—I DO enjoy your songs!
July 20, 2018
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Awesome Job Great message. I enjoyed ..Great structure and Story ..A+ LIFES A SONG ENJOY THE MELODY
January 30, 2018