Songs by Willy Grigg

Here are recordings of songs written by Willy Grigg. Unless otherwise noted, all instruments and vocals are by Willy Grigg – through the magic of multi-track recording.

Songs from Ancient Myths 2. Cassandra

Cassandra by Willy Grigg 6/23/21 You [Am] tried to make the [G] science true You [Am] checked your methods [G] through and through Yet, you find people treating you Like Cassandra You said time will bear you out And there’ll be floods and heat and drought But other voices drowned you out Like Cassandra No […]

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Real World by Willy Grigg

12/27/2020 I (A)Don’t wanna (D/A)live in the (A) real world, I don’t want to deal with the facts I don’t want to live in a hurry Really I just want to relax And if that’s[E] all right with you Then it’s [D]all right with me I ain’t [E]bothering you Don’t be [D]bothering me I don’t […]

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Only One Thing

This is a song I wrote last April. It’s about a very self-centered person. We probably all know someone like that. Only One Thing by Willy Grigg 4/13/20 There’s only [F] one thing he cares about, it isn’t war and [C7] peace There’s only one thing he cares about, it’s not famine or dis[F]ease The […]

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My Holy of Holies

My Holy of Holies by Willy Grigg 8 / 16 / 20 (with drums by Rod Meyer!) You are (A)my my my / holy of (DM7)holies you are (E)my help from on high my / saving (A)grace (D)(E) you are (A)my my my holy of (DM7)holies where I (E)find my piece of mind my resting […]

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Staying Alive

Original recording 1/11/2020 with Rod Meyer on drums. Overdubs by Willy Staying Alive by Willy Grigg Staying alive, staying aliveI’m having a pretty good time, just staying alive The miles roll by, the clock runs downYou notice a lot of the people you knewAre not aroundThey had their time, you’ve still got yoursAnd maybe there’s […]

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To Be Happy

  This song was written for Sarah & Zach on the occasion of their marriage August 31, 2019. Sarah is my niece. She stayed with us a couple summers while she was doing an internship in Rapid City. She was and is an absolute joy. Lucia and Gianna adore her! A couple weeks before the […]

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New Christmas Song

I was doing some writing Friday night and thought I would like to write a Christmas song. Because Christmas is fun – right? Here it is – in rudimentary form…..   I Think It Might Be Christmas – by Willy Grigg  

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Three new recordings…

Hi Friends, These are works in progress. These songs all feature the amazing Rod Meyer on drums – Thanks Rod! Hopefully, there will be more polished versions posted soon. Let me know what you think… any ideas for finishing these?.. You’re Bad! Monkeys Wearing Clothes Nature of Things

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You’re Bad!

This song is dedicated to my nephew, Will and my mother in law, Lila. Apparently, whenever Lila says no to Will, he replies with, “You’re bad!”. It is frustrating when people won’t let us have what we want. I went a little overboard with the recording. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. You’re Bad! by […]

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Isn’t It Convenient?

Here’s a song for everyone with divine opinions. The lyrics are below for those who like to sing along. Isn’t It Convenient? by Willy Grigg 8/9/14-9/12/14 I love the Lord and He love me, we’ve got it all worked out I’ve read his holy scriptures, I know what he’s about His ways are not mysterious […]

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