New Twist on an Old Drink © February 2024 Lyrics adapted by Kathy Holmes Screamie Birds Studios Verse Yesterday I wandered to the bar Where we used to go when you were still here
 The loss of you was so strong I ordered a martini and a beer 
One for me and one for you as if you’d suddenly appear
 Chorus Bartender said “Try this one” as he laid down the glass and said “Cheers” I sipped it slowly, the familiar taste With something new as a smile crossed his face The pain and grief I’d buried inside me began to break “So what do you think”
 I caught his wink as his blue eyes crinkled, lifted my glass and said at last, “It’s a new twist on an old drink” Verse Today, I stopped by, don’t even ask me why I sat down at the bar, caught the barman’s eye Keep ’em comin, the one you said was brand new You know the one, it’s that special brew Chorus I need something nice, with a little spice, meant to entice Give it to me once or even twice Keep ’em comin, the one you said was brand new You know the one, it’s that special brew I need something nice, with a little spice, meant to entice Give it to me once or even twice Bridge I watched him walk by, caught that look in his eye He crossed the room, like a stud being groomed He gave me a wink, and dropped that old line Can I buy you a drink, it’s not what you think Chorus Need something nice, with a little spice, meant to entice Give it to me once or even twice Keep ’em comin, the one you said was brand new You know the one, it’s that special brew I sipped it slowly, the familiar taste with something new as a smile crossed his face The pain and grief I’d buried inside me began to break “So what do you think” Keep ’em comin, the one you said was brand new You know the one, it’s that special brew

Joyride © 2024 Kathy Holmes Screamie Birds Studios Joyride joyride joyride Taking me on a joyride Joyride joyride joyride Taking me on a joyride Waiting for you in the orchard She and I got so bored We hitched a ride on down the road Until we saw you approach We got out as he slammed on the brakes You swerved around the curve We got in with the top down I almost lost my nerve Joyride joyride joyride Taking me on a joyride Joyride joyride joyride Taking me on a joyride Two’s company three’s a crowd Oh haven’t you heard My neck was hurting like a caged bird In a boot not fit for a third

I Met a Man Named Denny © Kathy Holmes 2024 Screamie Birds Studios Walking through the jungle I met a man named Denny Swinging his guitar Like it was a copper penny Would you like to get some dinner Do you like pastrami Yes, I think I do As long as it’s got umami We dined beneath the stars Water sprayed above A monkey was our waiter He asked if we were in love Do you want to take a stroll Would you like the moon Yes, I think I would If I can see baboons Walking through the jungle I met a man named Denny Swinging his guitar Like it was a copper penny Would you like to get some dinner Do you like pastrami Yes, I think I do As long as it’s got umami He handed me the moon As he played this crazy song It wasn’t what I expected It didn’t last very long We flew off to Las Vegas He took me to a show I got up on the stage And sang with Sheryl Crowe

Under the Gun © Kathy Holmes 2024 Screamie Birds Studios 
Why is staring at a clean slate so much more than staring at a blank page? The heart beckons for someone
 The heart must respond when under the gun

 Under the gun
 Under the gun
 You’ve got me
 Under the gun

 Why do you do the thing that you do
 When you’ve got me under the gun

 Anticipation is more exciting than obligation
 Sometimes the only response when under the gun, under the gun 

Under the gun
 Under the gun
 Under the gun
 Until you’re on the run

 Why do you do the thing that you do
 When you beckon me to do that thing for you

 Under the gun
 Under the gun
 You’ve got me 
 Under the gun

Wash My Knees © 2024 Kathy Holmes Screamie Birds Studios Verse I went to town just to wash my knees I got so tired of saying pretty please Nothing I did was ever right for you What I did for me I had to do for you Chorus I had such big dreams You had such big schemes We crashed on the floor Washing my knees more Verse I waited too long for you to come around Til the day I knew I was Kathy’s clown I sometimes wished that you would just run around Set me free to live outloud Chorus I had such big dreams You had such big schemes Verse I went to town just to wash my knees I got so tired of saying pretty please Nothing I did was ever right for you What I did for me I had to do for you

The Messin' Around Blues © 2024 Kathy Holmes @ Screamie Birds Studios I was going downtown To take a look around And then I saw you messin around With that woman you found I was going downtown To take a look around And then I saw you messin around With that woman you found I’ve got those Delta blues I think you know who Gave me those Blues Could it have been you How do you do?

It Was Always Music © 2024 Kathy Holmes @ Screamie Birds Studios Music, sweet, sweet music Music, it was always the music Music, it was always the music Music, it was always the musi I left a piece of me behind I missed it so much I almost lost my mind But it wasn’t mom or pop or dads apple pie Not even the boom booms in the night sky It was the music Sweet music It was always the music I searched and searched Traveling near and wide I sailed the 7 oceans Fell in love Or so I tried It was the music Sweet music It was always the music Now that I know what I know Can I finally let all of that go Settle down some place just meant to be With my one and only who happens to be me And the music Sweet sweet music It was always the music