Kenny Ray Horton: Music

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I was fortunate enough, while I loved in Nashville, to write with some very talented writers. This was one of those occasions that I tagged along and got a great writing experience and a Nashville education. Bobby Carmichael has written some great songs in his day, but it was his knowledge of the industry and his experiences that he shared with us that afternoon that I remember the most.

My buddy, Tom Wurth, and I were pretty green into town and still had those stars in the eyes. Tom had landed a writing deal at Belden Enterprises and asked me to ride into town with him. When we stopped by Island Bound Music, he met up with Bobby and we ended up having a couple beers and writing this tune.

Verse 1
I happened one night
Not too long ago
I ran into an old flame
Out drinkin alone
Temptation took over
And I just gave in
That’s the beginning
Of how forever ends

Chorus
I promised her true love
That we’d never part
Then I took her for granted
Til it broke her heart
She said it was over
Never be back again
And that’s how
Forever ends

Verse 2
I sat there alone
With her memory
That’s all that’s left of
What we used to be
I found good-bye on the dresser
And her ring on the floor
This old house
Ain’t her home anymore