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Charles Gates

Lyricist Songwriter
I'm a songwriter looking to collaborate with other like-minded songwriters.
I'm a songwriter who wants others to record my songs.
I'm a lyricist looking for musicians to write music to my lyrics.
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Member ID
M591184
Genres
Country, Christian, Gospel
Joined
12 May, 2023
City
Athens Tennessee
Country
United States
Looking For
Musicians, Singers, Producers, Composers
Collab Goals
Mainstream release, Independent release, Publishing deal, Sync placement
Uses AI
Yes
Charges for services
No
Willing to pay
No
Experience
Professional
Last Active
2 Dec, 2025
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DescriptionI began writing songs when I was in my early twenties and at that time had professional demos made in Nashville. I went up and down music row handing them out to whoever would listen. Eventually Ed Russell of castle records heard our material and he signed 3 of our songs to publishing deals on his record label Castle Records. This ultimately allowed me to get my professional credentials as a new BMI member. While none of the songs achieved commercial success the publishing deal did help us get our foot in the door as professional writers. Fast forward to the present and I’m still seeking the same thing success as lyricist. I’ve worked at my craft for 35 years and I’m ready to collaborate with a talented individual to work towards our shared professional aspirations becoming reality. I love to write song lyrics and create art so money and fame while an obvious benefit are not even close to why I write. My talent is simply as a word man. I defer the singing and music to others talented in those collaborative areas. These days I mostly write Christian, gospel and country lyrics. If my bio and goals interests you let’s connect!

EquipmentMy equipment is super portable. They consist of a yellow legal pad, pen, a writers heart and a great imagination!

Use of AIVocals and music using original style, tempo, instruments etc etc( to save money on Demo production) All original lyrics and while using AI to help construct the melodies I am super detailed in style, temp, vocal style, genre, mood , etc etc so the melodies are original too in essence of the song

Lyrics

Good mornin Jesus

Genres: Christian

Verse 1
Good mornin Jesus /
How have you been/
Thought I was doin fine/
Right here where I am/
So I gave up on prayin/
And if I read your word/
It was only after breakin down/
From a hard life lesson learned/

Verse 2
Lost my job to budget cuts/
I fell on hard times/
Light bills started pilin up/
Hope was hard to find/
Misery was steady/
Sold everything I could/
Tried to fix it all myself/
Instead of doin what I should/

Chorus 
Jesus please forgive me/
Have mercy on my soul/
I know I pushed you away/
But please don’t let me go/
I’m standin tall before you/
Down here on my knees /
Seekin your amazing grace/
Jesus would you please

Verse 3
Here this side of heaven/
Sometimes the angels fall/ 
And I’d be lyin if I said/
I’d even tried at all/
But now I finally here you/
This is who I am/
I had to get to know you Lord/
To ever understand 

Repeat Chorus 



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