Dewey's Ditties

Remember our first night in this farmhouse, No furniture or food

The Chardonnay, my old bedroll and sleeping in til noon

What happened to that feeling of loving so carefree?

We might have never got it back if it wasn’t for that old oak tree

That took out the power lines put us in the dark, so we could see the light

[Chorus]

You and me for three whole days

Camped out by the fireplace

Scattered clothes across the floor

One sleeping bag to keep us warm

Drinking wine from coffee cups

Remembering how we fell in love

And making brand new memories

Thanks to that old oak tree

[Verse 2]

It took a week to cut that hardwood up

And stack it by the house

Now there are no excuses left to let this flame die out

Was that storm that took her down, a sign we need a change

I'm not willing to assume this feeling will remain

Let's call in sick on Fridays now and then

So that old oak tree can heat us up again

And again

[Chorus]

It'll be you and me for three whole days

Camped out by the fireplace

Scattered clothes across the floor

One sleeping bag to keep us warm

Drinking wine from coffee cups

Remembering how we fell in love

And making brand new memories

Thanks to that old oak tree

[Bridge]

No TV or radio to distract us

Getting back to where we were, might take a lot of practice

[Chorus]

You and me for three whole days

Camped out by the fireplace

Scattered clothes across the floor

One sleeping bag to keep us warm

Drinking wine from coffee cups

Remembering how we fell in love

And making brand new memories

Thanks to that old oak tree

That old oak tree

The way you painted the town red tonight

With the color on your lips

Was a work of art darling

I won't ever forget

On the fancy restaurant napkins

The whiskey sour glasses

My collared shirt slow dancin'

Now that we're all alone I'm askin'..Why don't you...

Get a little lipstick STUCK ON ME

Kiss after kiss with your Maybelline

Let my tender touch inspire

You're deep artistic fire

I'll be the canvas for your masterpiece

Get a little lipstick STUCK ON ME

STUCK ON ME

Don't worry 'bout the color scheme or technique you might use

Your passion will guide your soft brushes through the moves

And darling if you're able

Make it your portrayal

Of love true and faithful

And I'll be forever grateful

REPEAT CHORUS

I'll be the start of your private collection

A tribute to a lifelong affection

REPEAT CHORUS

Verse 1

I know every place and every face beneath these city lights

Never believed I'd wanna leave this familiar life behind

But opportunity is knocking on my door today

It's time I let my passions carry me away

Chorus

Here's to adventure

Stepping out of comfort zones

Taking the road less traveled

Deep into the "Great Unknown"

I'm not here to pass the time

I wanna live a life I'll always remember

Here's to adventure

Verse 2

I'll never regret the years I spent hanging out in this old town

But the winds of change have rearranged what I think life's about

I'm ready to roll the dice and deal with any consequences

For a chance to find myself and fire up my senses >> Chorus

Bridge

I'll fly / I'll fall / Keep the faith / Give my all >> Chorus

Tag

Here's to adventure

While I was waiting for a tow truck in a snow bank

Saw an ad for online dating on my phone

Started searchin' for a match in the Florida Keys

With the wealthy, desperate, cougar filter on

What were the chances that I'd find you

Outta all the women on that site?

The week I had down there on your tab

Was the best time of my life...So

TROPI-CALL ME when you're lonely and I'll be there

To love on you in the salty air

Under the palm trees and sun

Sippin' coke and rum

Like an old beach bum

Any time the map up here looks cold and snowy

Darlin', TROPI-CALL ME

I wouldn't trade a Northern Michigan summer

For a year in the South of France

But when my ice hole's freezing faster than it should

I hope you're missin' what I have

My Ski-Doo's gassed up and pointing to

The local airport down the road

I've got my swim suit, surf shoes, Coppertone travel tube

Packed and ready to go...So...

REPEAT CHORUS

There's no doubt in my mind it's the perfect situation

I'll cool you down when your too hot on a warm and free vacation…So…

REPEAT CHORUS

Yeah, TROPI-CALL ME, (Pick up that phone, Darlin’)

And TROPI-CALL ME

She was confused when he pulled up for their first date

With a john boat sticking out his tailgate

But she loved their sunset cruise

Catchin' bass with him in full view

Just when she thought it couldn't get any better

Their lines got crossed and they reeled themselves together

Getting TANGLED UP

Was the perfect excuse

To get real close for a kiss or two

They didn't rush to try and undo

Those feelings of true love

When they got TANGLED UP

Every Friday night since that first excursion

They fish 'til dark laughin' and conversin'

And last week when she opened the bait

There was a heart-shaped diamond in a velvet case

Just when she thought it couldn't get any better

Their lines got crossed and they reeled themselves together

REPEAT CHORUS

REPEAT CHORUS

Everybody at the party thought we knew each other

In our leather jackets and ripped blue jeans

By the end of the night

We proved 'em right

In the corner as we made a scene...and...

We're still TWINNING IT

No matter how ya end up spinning it

Got the same address

And same last name

Matching jerseys for the football games

We both bleed red, white, and, blue

Love showing off our double-heart tattoos

Ever since the day we met

We've been TWINNING IT

It was more than luck or coincidence

That night we met dressed like twins

Maybe destiny

Or a prophecy

… Of how our lives were gonna be...cuz'...

REPEAT CHORUS

We're double trouble

Twice the fun

The perfect pair

Who fell in love...and...

REPEAT CHORUS

Ever since the day we met

We've been TWINNING IT

Dewey Longuski (BMI)

Verse 1

It brings a smile to my face

Thinking 'bout the way we met, ohh, I'll never forget

How we tripped on the rug at the same time

Laid laughing on the floor and blamed it on the wine

Well, everybody at the party loved our double dive

Said we made a perfect pair the way we synchronized...and ever since then...

Chorus

Step in step and hand in hand

That's you and me darling

Two hearts beating right on time

Forever coinciding

Like a couple Blue Angels flying high

We twist and turn our way through life

Bringing a new, happy meaning

To that synching feeling

Oh, I love that synching feeling

Verse 2

You know those sappy flicks on Hallmark

Where the man and woman spark romance… by holding hands

The music plays and the sweet violins

Build with their emotions 'til they kiss

I swear that sounds exactly how it's always been for us

A melody from heaven is shadowing our love

Chorus 2

Step in step and hand in hand

That's you and me darling

Two hearts beating right on time

Forever coinciding

Like a couple Blue Angels flying high

We twist and turn our way through life

Bringing a new, happy meaning

To that synching feeling

Bridge

Don't know how we stay in unison so well

But I'm thankful for the party where we fell...for each other

Chorus 3

Step in step and hand in hand

That's you and me darling

Two hearts beating right on time

Forever coinciding

Like a couple Blue Angels flying high

We twist and turn our way through life

Bringing a new, happy meaning

To that synching feeling

I love that synching feeling

Tag

Ohh, I love that synching feeling

Take the drink from my hand if you think it's one too many

Hide my fishin' pole on Sundays so I don't miss church again

Set the limit on my credit card to just two hundred dollars

If you do then I'll be sure to make more money than I spend

You say you'll always love me just the way I am

But I can't risk you changing your heart or my plans

I'm asking you to help me try and become a better man

DON’T LET ME LET YOU DOWN

I always wanna be the one you're dreaming of

Your love I found

When no one else's was quite good enough

I don't want you just to need me

I want you to want me around

So DON’T LET ME LET YOU DOWN

Leave a note to remind me our annivers'ry's coming

Spend less time in the kitchen if I put on too much weight

Let me know when you're heading out to get your nails painted

Then maybe I'll remember to tell you they look great

You say you'll always love me just the way I am

But I can't risk you changing your heart or my plans

I'm asking you to help me try and become a better man

Dewey Longuski (BMI)

©2025

A song I wrote about my hometown - Mason, Michigan.

Darling you look how I'm feeling

A fish out of water in this bar

Drinking coke in the corner in your camo pants

And a bass tattoo on your arm

Is that your car I saw with a "GUNGIRL" plate

And a window sticker from the NRA?

You're my kinda wild

Livin' off a two-track

Up in a blind or out on some lake

Feel more at home

Stokin' a campfire

Then in a bar turnin' down old flames

Tell me I'm wrong

And I'll be good as gone

But I could spot you from a country mile

Cuz you're my kinda wild

Chances are you volunteered

To be a designated driver like me

You know the fish hit the hardest right at dawn

So you gotta get a good night's sleep

If your friends didn't drag you out here tonight

Bet you'd be in a boat waiting on a bite

You're my kinda wild

Livin' off a two-track

Up in a blind or out on some lake

Feel more at home

Stokin' a campfire

Then in a bar turnin' down old flames

Tell me I'm wrong

And I'll be good as gone

But I could spot you from a country mile

Cuz you're my kinda wild

Are you ready for the world's best pickup line?

I've got my F-150 with a johnboat...waiting right outside

You're my kinda wild

Livin' off a two-track

Up in a blind or out on some lake

Feel more at home

Stokin' a campfire

Then in a bar turnin' down old flames

Tell me I'm wrong

And I'll be good as gone

But I could spot you from a country mile

Cuz you're my kinda wild