Nashville Demos

Here are some of the songs I pitch in Nashville. These demos were done in Nashville studios and feature studio singers and musicians.

What I Wouldn’t Give

      1. What I Wouldn't Give

She wanted a man who’s tender and strong.  She wanted a kiss to build a dream on…long walks, sweet talk and candlelight. (from Longshot’s “Road to Redemption” cd)

What I Wouldn’t Give won 1st Prize in American Songwriter’s “Country Cut” contest and is due for release by music legend Ronnie Milsap.

© ALLAN BULLINGTON  (IncaBull Music/ASCAP) & LARRY WAYNE CLARK (Brainchild Music/SOCAN)

 

Ain’t That A Beautiful Thing

      1. AIN'T THAT A BEAUTIFUL THING

They sit together on the bed looking at pictures of when they wed.  And she says, “Would you do it all again?”

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Leave Well Enough Alone

      1. LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE

It’s been so long since I thought about her, then I heard that she was back in town.  So, I thought I’d look her up….

© ALLAN BULLINGTON – (IncaBull Music/ASCAP) & DAVID SCHEIBNER (Foxe Pen Music/BMI)

Love Is, Love Ain’t

      1. Love Is, Love Ain't

When it came to love I thought I was cool…a regular Romeo.  But like most guys, I didn’t have a clue…I was just an average Joe.

© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP

A Couple of Singles

      1. A-COUPLE-OF-SINGLES

She’s got a day job, he works at night.  They pass each other going out the door…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

What I Want

      1. WHAT I WANT

Some people spend most of their time wishing they were someone else.  But in your arms I’m happy to be myself…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

A Million Miles

      1. A MILLION MILES

We’re so inseparable, always full of genuine affection.  In everything we do, we keep moving in the right direction.  But lately, you seem lost…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Superhero

      1. Superhero

Every morning at six he stumbles out of bed.  He gets their breakfast fixed and makes sure they’re all fed.  He helps ’em…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON – (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Turn This Thing Around

      1. TURN THIS THING AROUND

Baby, our love is like a speeding car…moving so fast I can’t tell where we are.  Why don’t we take it nice and slow…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Time Was

      1. Time Was

She put on her new dress but he didn’t notice.  He said, “I’m going down to the bar.”  While he was out drinking…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Life After Love

      1. Life After Love

She gave you up so now you’re feelin’ down.  You’re thinking that your future’s pretty grim.  Ain’t it funny…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP

The Last To Know

      1. The Last To Know

My arms feel they’ll never hold you; my eyes see that you’re gone.  My mind believes our love was long ago…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON – (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

What’s A Little Rain?

      1. What's A Little Rain?

We counted on clear skies but it looks like rain instead. Now, baby, dry your eyes…better times are right ahead…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Giving Up The Ghost

      1. Giving Up The Ghost

After you left me I’d always carry your picture in a locket.  But yesterday I threw it away; took off your ring and hocked it.  You’ve been possessing me…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Things

      1. Things-1998-Nashville-demo

Now, where’s that letter I got the other day telling me there’re taxes I gotta pay?  It must be somewhere….

© ALLAN BULLINGTON – (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Make A Sad Story Short

      1. Make A Sad Story Short

I bumped into a friend down at the hardware store.  He said, “How have you been?  How’s that new love of yours?”

© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP

The Taste of Rain

      1. The Taste of Rain

I’ve got the radio on; it’s the same old song.  Ain’t nothing but bad news.  So, I turn it off; gonna go for a walk….

© ALLAN BULLINGTON – (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Every Little Thing

      1. EVERY LITTLE WORD

One thing led to another.  Sparks flew then it was over.  Last night we slept in separate beds.  Don’t know how it got started…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

In My Time

      1. In My Time

In my time I’ve chased a lot of dreams.  I’ve done some crazy things, I swear.  In my time…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

When She Dreams

      1. When She Dreams

Her little boy asks, “Where’s my Daddy gone?”   She tells him again he’s not coming home, then she tucks him in and prays his soul to keep…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

He’s Got Your Heart

      1. HES-GOT-YOUR-HEART1

Whenever I think about us, it makes me sad.  Whenever I think about him, it makes me mad.  You’re lying there so peacefully….

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Blowin’ Kisses From A Train

      1. Blowin' Kisses From A Train

As they pulled up to the station, they hardly said a word.  The sound of his heart breaking was all that could be heard…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Beneath The Southern Sky

      1. Beneath-The-Southern-Sky-Buddy-Jewell-voc.-nashville

Driving home tonight I heard a southbound line headed for the Mason Dixon line.  I stopped along the highway…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

Charlie Hit The Big Time

      1. CHARLIE HIT THE BIG TIME

Charlie sold the papers in the station down on Main.  Been there for thirty years, knew everyone by name.  All of Charlie’s friends were riding on those trains.  Then Charlie hit the big time…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

But I Knew You When

      1. BUT I KNEW YOU WHEN

I asked the Lord to send someone who would give me and He gave me you.  Little did I know that somewhere all alone, you were praying, too…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP & DAVID SCHEIBNER – Foxe Pen Music/BMI )

Cradle Me

      1. Cradle Me

Most people think that I’m a tough kinda guy.  The way that I walk and the look in my eye say “Watch out!  Don’t mess with me!”…

(© ALLAN BULLINGTON – IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

A Real Man

      1. A Real Man

Tonight I put my boy to bed; I tucked him in and kissed his head. Then, silently I said a  prayer…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON – (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)

You Took Me By The Heart

      1. YOU TOOK ME BY THE HEART

I’ve said my share of I love yous…I’ve lost my heart a time or two. Now, I’ve found what I was dreaming of…

© ALLAN BULLINGTON (IncaBull Music/ASCAP)