Little Man Jay

from Customized Songs by Ken Veltz

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This is a song I wrote for a couple who were expecting a baby. They had his name picked out and a list of emotions and qualities that described their desires and expectations for their newborn baby boy. I titled the song, "Little Man Jay", and to this day, that's how he is referred to by his family and friends.

It has been an honor and pleasure to watch him grow into the song that was shaped by his parent's love for him and thoughts about him.

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Little Man Jay
music & lyrics Ken Veltz

Always thinking 'bout something special
Looking for the best in people
Giving more than you take

We can count on your opinion
Being open to what another's feeling
Quiet confidence… that's your way

You make the world a kinder place
Bring a song to a rainy day
Put a smile on heaven's face

Little Man Jay

Life can depend on your love of freedom
Taking stands that others flee from
Living a legacy of strength and grace

You're on your way now
To such a great adventure
You'll always know how…

To walk that road for you and all you love
To find that code for you and all you love
To bear that load for you and all you love

You make the world a kinder place
Bring a song to a rainy day
Put a smile on heaven's face (2x)

Little Man Jay

credits

from Customized Songs, released January 7, 2014
Arranged & Produced by Ken Veltz
Lead vocal: Allison Veltz
Background vocals: Jeannie Veltz
Acoustic guitar & drums: Ken Veltz
Bass & electric guitar: Andy Stack

Special thanks to Joe Johnson who recorded and mixed, "Little Man Jay"

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VeltzMusic Nashville, Tennessee

I'm Ken Veltz.
I write songs, play guitar, piano & drums.
I've been doing it a long time.
I love God, my life, my wife, kids, family & friends!
I believe kindness is cool.
Live a long and awesome life and fill it with smiles! ... more

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