Dale Allen

Plays:

13

Song Description

Woman is getting off work, goes into a bar for a drink and the guy next to her says "Hi" and offers to buy her a drink. She's willing to accept, but only if she can buy him one too. Then advises him on his pickup lines.

Story Behind the Song

Discussing women getting hit on in bars and how sometimes they might like it but they guys are kinda clumsy about how they do it.

Lyrics

I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE AFTER
(McCormick/ Flowerree/Allen/ Kimball)
?=120

I just came in to take a load of my feet
And park my butt/self on this stool
When you walked in and sat next to me
I thought, "OK Sugar that's cool"
What's that you say, "Have I got a name?"
Depends on who wants to know
Go ahead and laugh and I'll take that drink
As long as I can drink it alone

Maybe I'm kiddin'; maybe I'm not
But I'll take a beer while you take your shot

I know what you're after
And you'll get there faster
If you'll just slow down
Slow down, take the long way around
If you waste your time on worn out lines
You're gonna leave a little wiser and sadder
Honey I know - I know what you're after


For such a smooth talker you sure got quiet,
What's the matter, cat got your tongue?
I think it's time for another drink
Uh-uh-uh, I'll get this one
Tell me a little something about yourself
Like what you do, and where you're from
Don't need to light the world on fire tonight
Skip the bull, let's keep it fun

In case you're wonderin' if you stand a chance
News flash: Honey, girls like to dance

I know what you're after
And you'll get there faster
If you'll just slow down and take the long way around
Slow down and take the long way around
Don't waste your time on worn out lines
You're gonna leave a little wiser and sadder
Cuz Honey I know - I know what you're after

CHORUS


© Lucy Lucy Music(BMI)/Kimbro Music(ASCAP)/Little
Tin God Music(ASCAP)/Flinging Buddha
Music(BMI)

Plays:

23

Song Description

Woman saying nightly prayers, asking God why she can't find love even though she's looked everywhere for it.

Lyrics

WHERE IS THE LOVE

(Bill Flowerree/Dale Allen)


As I lay me down to sleep
I thank you lord so gratefully
Just one thing that bothers me
Where is the love

I walked through another day
Felt the sun and smelled the rain
I know I should not complain
But, where is the love

Where is the love that I've been prayin' for
Don't you think I've waited long enough
Where's the key that opens up this lonely door
I've searched through every drawer
I won't give up

Midnight prayer on channel three
Reminds me that I still believe
So here I am down on my knees
Where is the love

Where is the love that I've been prayin for
Don't you think I've waited long enough
Where's the key that opens up this lonely door
Can't take it anymore
Where is the love?

As I lay me down to sleep
I thank you lord so gratefully
Just one thing that bothers me
One more little thing I need
Won't you send an answer please
Where is the love

Where is the love
Where is the love

© Flinging Buddha Music(BMI)/Little Tin God Music(ASCAP)
All rights reserved

Plays:

10

Song Description

Singer finds out that her love isn't quite what she thought he was. She asks, "is this the OTHER side of love?"

Story Behind the Song

Written for a movie about boxing; the woman becomes disillusioned when her boxer boyfriend kills someone in the ring

Lyrics

THE OTHER SIDE OF LOVE

(Allen/Sendars/Kotkov)


There's a gentle man in you who brings out the love in me
There's another man in you I never thought I'd see
Which one is real
Are you reachin' for a star
Or is pullin' down the sky...the way you are
Is this the other side of love

There's a tender way you say my name like a precious word
But you say it now as though you only mean to hurt
What made you change
Are you still the man I knew
Or is what I see tonight...a different you
Is this the other side of love

Who are you now
Who do you hope to be
If you need me
Please don't leave me
On the other side of love

I knew a man who held me and my heart stood still
Will I see that man again... You said I always will
All I see now
Is the darker side of you
Won't you tell me please...what happened to
The other side of love


LITTLE TIN GOD MUSIC (ASCAP)/BROOKLYN FOX MUSIC (ASCAP)/RALPH KOTKOV MUSIC (BMI)
All rights reserved

Previously released on Frances Black's Multi-Platinum Irish album "The Smile On Your Face", Dara Records, Dublin, Ireland.

Plays:

37

Song Description

Little girl is singing back and forth with her snowman

Story Behind the Song

Garth & Trisha were looking for Xmas songs and we wanted to write something for kids so it all came together.

Lyrics

SNOWMAN IN MY HEART
(Knable/Allen)

KEY: A TEMPO: 81

SNOWMAN: I'm a little bit out of shape and my middle's kind of fat
LITTLE GIRL: But I like the way you look in that silk scarf and black top hat
SNOWMAN:: My nose is way too long and one arm is short and bent
LITTLE GIRL: It was the only carrot in the fridge; and the last twig by the fence
SNOWMAN:: I could use a little padding around my neck and ears
LITTLE GIRL: Don't worry cuz it's gonna snow later on tonight I hear

TOGETHER: Let the snow fall, fall, fall, fall
Let the snow fall til it covers us all
Let the snow fall, fall, fall, fall
Roll it up in a great big ball
SNOWMAN: Piece by piece you put me together; And I'm a work of art
LITTLE GIRL: You're the only snowman in my heart

LITTLE GIRL: It's gonna be a chilly night; I'd better bundle up real tight
SNOWMAN: I'll be fine right here with my red scarf and corncob pipe
LITTLE GIRL: Maybe I'll take a selfie, of us in my front yard
SNOWMAN: Then We can be the picture in next year's Christmas card
LITTLE GIRL: Where this love will take us, I'm afraid that we both know
SNOWMAN: But I'll be here for you just as long as we've got snow

CHORUS

SNOWMAN: You like sunshine I like cloudy days
LITTLE GIRL: Either way, we both know without snow (that) you can't stay

CHORUS
TAG: I'll always be the snowman in your heart

© RISER MUSIC(SESAC)/LITTLE TIN GOD MUSIC(ASCAP)

Plays:

27

Song Description

Woman telling man how he needs to treat her to get the most out of a relationship. He has to aniticipate some of her needs.

Lyrics

GIVE ME MORE

(Bob McCormick/Dale Allen/Bill Flowerree)


When I ask you for a little kiss
That's a signal you shouldn't miss
Lead me to heaven through the bedroom door
Give me more then I ask for

Even if I say don't make a fuss
On my birthday it's a must
Spoil me rotten with presents galore
Give me more then I ask for

I won't ever make big demands
Just reward me for who I am

When my eyes tear and I turn away
I say it's nothing and I'm okay
Take me to dinner and dancing 'til four
Give me more then I ask for

I'll make your life a great big candy store
As long as you give me more then I ask for

© Lucky Lucy Music(BMI)/Little Tin God Music(ASCAP)/Flinging Buddha Music(BMI)

Plays:

42

Song Description

When singer is sad, lonely, wronged, etc. she can call "Mister Fixit" who will come over and fix her mood. Someone tongue-in-cheek humorous.

Story Behind the Song

We were watching a repairman work on some repairs and thought about a "Mister Fixit" for broken hearts.

Lyrics

MISTER FIX IT
(Dale Allen/Gary Kupper)

I called Mister Fix it
When I was in pain
I had this sinking feeling
That love went down the drain

When I called Mister Fix it
I didn't have to wait
When I was feelin' twisted
He came and set me straight

My heart was broken all out of time
Just like a clock I couldn't unwind
Thought I could fix it by myself
But late at night I found I needed some help

I called Mister Fix it
'Cause he's a handyman
And when my heart was broken
I knew he'd understand

My heart was broken all out of time
Just like a clock I couldn't unwind
Thought I could fix it by myself
But late at night I found I needed some help

So I called mister fix it
He got to me in time
My heart is pumping love again
And I'm back in my prime

Ooh-ooh, mister fix it
Ooh-ooh, mister fix it Fixed it!!

© Dale Allen Pommer(Little Tin God Music (ASCAP))/Gary Kupper (Nosey Joe
Music (BMI))

Plays:

79

Song Description

Couple is settling in for the evening and deeply in love.

Lyrics

I'VE NEVER LOVED YOU MORE

(McCormick/Allen)

THE DOOR IS LOCKED
CURTAINS DRAWN
EVENING NEWS TURNED OFF
CANDLES LIT
THE LIGHTS ARE DIMMED
YOUR EYES SAY NO MORE TALK
YOUR SKIN MELTS WITH MINE
NO WISH IS DENIED

OH, OH, OH, I'VE NEVER LOVED YOU MORE
NEVER BEEN SO SURE
TONIGHT WE SHARE ONE HEART AND SOUL
I'LL BE EVERYTHING YOU WANT AND MORE
BABY ALL I AM IS YOURS
I'VE NEVER LOVED YOU MORE

NO WORLD OUTSIDE
NO WALLS NO SKY
AROUND US ONLY AIR
THE COVERS SHED
NO SECRETS HELD
ABANDON WITHOUT CARE
TIME STANDS SO STILL
YOU'RE ALL THAT I FEEL

CHORUS

CHORUS

I'VE NEVER LOVED YOU MORE
NEVER BEEN SO SURE
I'VE NEVER LOVED YOU MORE

© Lucky Lucy Music(BMI)/Little Tin God Music(ASCAP)

Plays:

6

Song Description

Woman warns lover that she can get violent if he doesn't treat her right. Turns out she's burned previous husbands and keeps their ashes in her closet.

Story Behind the Song

Had line "tippy toe thru the bedroom" and a chord progression. Trying to write another song and suddenly this one just happened

Lyrics

I SEE FIRES BURNING
(Littlejohn/Knable/Allen)
BPM: 84
VERSE
Tippy toe through the bedroom
Little gasoline on the floor
Men don't ever leave me
Got a match in my top drawer

You should have said "I'm sorry"
Before you went to bed
You know you can't argue
With the voices in my head

CHORUS
I see fires burning
Red flames in my eyes
Hurts me to watch another true love die
Hurts me to watch another true love die

VERSE
I'm cleaning up the evidence
Taking out the trash
A broken bourbon bottle
And a torn up photograph

Its best you go on sleeping
Peaceful and serene
Cause if you don't wake up
You won't hear the sirens scream

I really love my husbands
I keep 'em for myself
Gotta half a dozen urns in my closet on the shelf


© ANGEL GAIL MUSIC (ASCAP)/LITTLE TIN GOD MUSIC(ASCAP)/
EARWORM NASHVILLE(SESAC)

Plays:

35

Song Description

Girl wants to pick up a straight-laced guy for a night of fun and partying

Lyrics

HANG ON TO YOUR HALO

(McCormick/Allen/Flowerree)


You're a choirboy, your mama's joy, the quiet type
I love to go out, play like an owl in the night
Lose the tie; let's have some fun
Close your eyes and count to one


Hang on to your halo we're going for a ride
To a little place called Cloud Nine where angels get wild
Heaven knows we're just human, so come on
It ain't wrong to live a little
Hang on to your halo we'll spread our wings and fly


Give me your hand we'll sing and dance the night away
Don't ask me why, "You caught my eye," is all I'll say
Ride the thunder round the North Star
We'll slip under heaven's radar

Chorus

Sunday we'll be back to earth
I'll get you home in time for church

Chorus

© Lucky Lucy Music(BMI)/Little Tin God
Music(ASCAP)/Flinging Buddha Music(BMI)

Plays:

15

Song Description

Singer goes on blind date as a favor to a friend, has a great time, finds out she likes the guy and loves to kiss him

Story Behind the Song

Title came from sitting around and talking about blind dates.

Lyrics

EVEN I DIDN'T KNOW
(McCormick/Deckant/Allen)

TEMPO: 90 KEY: Bb GENDER: Duet/Female

Puttin' on my makeup seemed like a waste of time
For a last minute date with a friend of a friend of mine
Didn't think it felt right, but I gave my friend my word
Tried to back out, but I couldn't work up the nerve
Awkward at the my door to stardust on your porch

Even I didn't know I could kiss like this
This warm, this sweet, this lost in it
Woulda been runnin', but I didn't see it comin'
Now I'm lovin' every minute
Of the way I feel when I'm in your arms
Breathin' in the feelin' of the beat of your heart
Even I didn't know; Even I didn't know
I could kiss like this.

MALE:
Standing on your front steps, you in that red dress, wow
Then at dinner you spilled your wine and we laughed out loud
I drove you back home, you put your skinny jeans on
Look so pretty, even better than my best dream
Nervous at your door to swingin' on your porch

Male: Soft lips, long kiss, tangled up fingertips

chorus

© BOB McCORMICK/NANCY DECKANT/DALE ALLEN/LUCKY LUCY MUSIC (BMI)/RISER MUSIC (BMI)/LITTLE TIN GOD MUSIC (ASCAP)

Plays:

15

Song Description

couple is fighting and singer is asking if it wouldn't be easier if they could say, "I'm sorry" and work things out.

Story Behind the Song

We heard someone say, "would it be easier if we could just talk" and we thought it made a great song subject

Lyrics

EASIER

(McCormick/Allen/Flowerree)

Broken glass on the floor, slammin' doors in the hall
We act like fools over nothing at all
What starts as words ends in war

Wouldn't it be easier to say, "I'm sorry"
Easier than seeing how far we can push each other way
Wouldn't it be easier to give in a little
Easier to meet in the middle
It might cost us some pride
But wouldn't it be easier

Pretending to sleep we lie here awake
Not wanting to be the first one to break
It's so much work to feed this hurt

Wouldn't it be easier to say, "I'm sorry"
Easier than seeing how far we can push each other way
Wouldn't it be easier to give in a little
Easier to meet in the middle
Where there's no wrong or right
Wouldn't it be easier


Please baby please, it's so hard to breathe
Hasn't this has gone far enough

Wouldn't it be easier to say, "I'm sorry"
Easier than seeing how far we can push each other way
Further into the pain
Wouldn't it be easier
Easier
Easier


© Lucky Lucy Music(BMI)/Little Tin God Music(ASCAP)/Flinging Buddha Music (BMI), All rights reserved