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"Not My color"

A song about something bigger than red or blue — remembering that beneath our differences, the Father made our hearts beat the same.

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John P Harris

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Every song begins with a real moment, a real memory, or a real lesson from life. My goal isn’t just to write music people hear—it’s to write songs they carry with them long after they’re over.

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About Me

For more than 50 years, music has been part of my life. From playing drums in clubs and churches to writing songs that tell real stories, I’ve always believed the best music comes from the heart. I’m a Mississippi songwriter who writes Country, Christian, and Americana songs inspired by faith, family, freedom, and everyday life. Every lyric begins with a real memory, a conversation, or a moment that deserves to be

Whether it’s a song that makes you smile, brings back a memory, or reminds you what matters most, my hope is that you’ll find a little of your own story in every song.

My Journey

From smoky clubs and church stages to writing songs in my home studio, music has been my lifelong passion. Every season of life has added another chapter to the stories I write today.

My greatest hope is that these songs encourage people, strengthen families, and remind us that faith, freedom, and love still matter.

Billy McCoy

A dear friend, gifted musician, and one of the people who helped shape my musical journey. Though he’s gone too soon, his memory lives on in these songs.

The Stories Behind the Songs

Every song begins with a real memory, a real person, or a lesson. God taught me along the way.

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Every Song Has a Story

I didn’t start writing songs to become famous.

I started writing because some memories are too important to let fade away.

These songs are about family, faith, friendship, heartbreak, forgiveness, growing up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and the people who helped shape my life.

If one of these songs reminds you of someone you love, I’d love to hear your story. Every song begins a conversation.

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