Ted Fillhart
Ted Fillhart is a veteran keyboard player, singer, and songwriter with over five decades of live performance and recording experience across Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. His musical roots lie in rock, blues, country, and Christian music, shaped by the sounds of the 1970s and 80s, while his creative curiosity has led him into electronic genres including synthwave, EDM, and chill/ambient music. Throughout his career, Ted has performed with a wide range of bands and artists, released three solo CDs and three EPs, and contributed keyboard and vocal tracks to numerous recordings. Whether performing in bands, touring as a solo artist, or crafting layered electronic soundscapes, his work consistently reflects emotional depth and musical versatility. After stepping back from the live music scene in 2024, Ted has returned his focus to writing and recording, continuing a lifelong pursuit of creative expression and sonic exploration.
Unclenched Hands
Unclenched Hands
“Unclenched Hands” is an emotionally driven CCM ballad that follows a journey from tension and uncertainty to peace and surrender. Anchored by vivid imagery and a soaring chorus, it speaks to anyone facing a turning point—where letting go becomes the beginning of something greater.
“Unclenched Hands” is an emotionally driven CCM ballad that follows a journey from tension and uncertainty to peace and surrender. Anchored by vivid imagery and a soaring chorus, it speaks to anyone facing a turning point—where letting go becomes the beginning of something greater.
Lyrics
Unclenched Hands ©2026 Ted Fillhart [Verse 1] Hands pressed tight, I whisper my prayer Lord, let Your will for me be done Your quiet peace meets the breaking dawn Though I don’t know what may come [Pre-Chorus] Meet my doubt where faith begins Shape the heart that lives within [Chorus] Father, let Your will be done Even when I can’t see far When morning light breaks through the silence Faith begins in unclenched hands, right where You are [Verse 2] These tightened hands are loosening now Your whisper moves the atmosphere Each breath I follow where You lead Your faithful love steadies me here [Pre-Chorus] Meet my doubt where faith begins Reveal the joy You placed within [Chorus] Father, let Your will be done Even when I can’t see far When morning light breaks through the silence Faith begins in unclenched hands, right where You are Right where You are [Instrumental Break] [Bridge] Open palms, You rebuild my heart As in heaven, let Your will draw near All I gripped is falling apart Let surrender find me here Lord, fill me with Your Spirit Fold me into Your design Lift my soul, ignite a fire within it Let Your perfect will be mine [Final Chorus] Father, let Your will be done Even when I can’t see far When morning light breaks through the silence Faith begins in unclenched hands, right where You are… Father, let Your will be done Even when I can’t see far When morning light breaks through the silence Faith begins in unclenched hands, right where You are [Tag / Outro] Where faith begins, the silence clears Hope rises strong beyond my fears Where faith begins, Your work’s begun Let Your will be done… Your will be done
Steady On
Steady On
An intimate folk-pop anthem about resilience, healing & the quiet courage of everyday progress. Grounded in vivid, lived-in imagery, it captures the emotional reality of recovery while delivering a universally relatable message of hope & perseverance. Perfect for artists, sync placements, and audiences drawn to heartfelt, authentic storytelling.
An intimate folk-pop anthem about resilience, healing & the quiet courage of everyday progress. Grounded in vivid, lived-in imagery, it captures the emotional reality of recovery while delivering a universally relatable message of hope & perseverance. Perfect for artists, sync placements, and audiences drawn to heartfelt, authentic storytelling.
Lyrics
Steady On ©2026 Ted Fillhart Verse 1 Morning light feels heavy on the floor First slow steps stronger than before A well-read book in unsteady hands Words once leaned on now speak again Pre-Chorus Just breathe, let the moment stay Small wins still count today Chorus Steady on… steady on Every small step says you’re coming along Steady on… steady on Not where you were, but where you belong Steady on… steady on More strength there than you thought was gone Steady on… steady on Verse 2 Every day brings more gentle healing Fingers less weak, restoring feeling That warm mug stays steady in your hand More than before, more than you planned Shoes laced tightly, a short walk you seek A gentle smile forms before you speak Your eyes lift up where they once looked down A quiet peace comes back around Pre-Chorus Just breathe, let the moment stay Small wins still count today Chorus Steady on… steady on Every small step says you’re coming along Steady on… steady on Not where you were, but where you belong Steady on… steady on More strength there than you thought was gone Steady on… steady on Instrumental Break Bridge Day by day the changes come into view The mirror shows a different you Final Chorus Steady on… steady on Every small step says you’re coming along Steady on… steady on Right where healing makes you strong Steady on… steady on More strength there than you thought was gone Steady on… steady on Tag / Outro New wins finding their way You’re stronger than yesterday
The Outside
The Outside
A song inspired by a poem written in 1938 by a 22 year-old during the early days of his relationship with a young woman. This song explores love navigating tradition, belief, and unseen barriers, proving that even when held at a distance, love endures!
A song inspired by a poem written in 1938 by a 22 year-old during the early days of his relationship with a young woman. This song explores love navigating tradition, belief, and unseen barriers, proving that even when held at a distance, love endures!
Lyrics
More behind the poem: The “wall” in the song serves as a symbol for the emotional barriers, doubts, and social pressures that can separate us from those we care about most. Yet running beneath the restraint and longing is a quiet strength, a refusal to give in, and a belief that love can endure even when the odds feel heavy. Bert and Kay would go on to marry and raise seven children. I am their youngest son. The Outside is a bridge between past and present, a son giving voice to his father’s young heart, and a reminder that the desire to connect, to belong, and to be understood remains one of our most human traits. The Outside Inspired from a poem written by Berton Fillhart Sept. 23, 1938 Lyrics by Ted Fillhart & Berton Fillhart [Verse 1] I wait where their eyes don’t follow While the bells ring soft and slow You stand between your world and mine Behind a wall others have come to know [Chorus] The wall I face is ever so thin Though the weight of their silence is great What the heart has set out to win I will not give in, I will not break Verse 2 The fall air cools, I walk you home Doors close softer than before I hold my words the whole way back We feel the weight but reach for more [Chorus] The wall I face is ever so thin Though the weight of their silence is great What the heart has set out to win I will not give in, I will not break [Lead Break ] [Verse 3] If they could see me as I am Beyond the lines they believe This wall would fall beneath their doubts With you, my love, I’ll never leave [Chorus] The wall I face is ever so thin Though the weight of their silence is great What the heart has set out to win I will not give in, I will not break The wall I face is wearing thin I’ve fought the odds, I’ve held the line The strength within won’t let me bend I will not give in, this hope is mine
Waiting In Oklahoma
Waiting In Oklahoma
A heartfelt, classic-country ballad about heartache, distance, and the pull of home. It follows a man separated from the woman he loves, aching with longing and driven by the hope of returning to where his heart truly belongs.
A heartfelt, classic-country ballad about heartache, distance, and the pull of home. It follows a man separated from the woman he loves, aching with longing and driven by the hope of returning to where his heart truly belongs.
Lyrics
Waiting In Oklahoma ©2025 Ted Fillhart [Verse 1] Her life’s in Stillwater where the red dirt meets the sky, Her heart’s a steady beacon, like the stars that never lie. I’m stuck here in Little Rock where the river winds its way, And the miles between us feel like a lifetime and a day. [Chorus] Some say love strengthens when two are apart But that's a lie you tell a lonely heart With every Arkansas sunset, the pain starts to soar. She’s waiting in Oklahoma , I’m missin' her more and more. [Verse 2] I’d lay down this long, hard trail just to hold her hand, Leave the life I once chased, not as grand as I planned. Her love steadies this heart that was drifting too free, I’m bound for the place where she’s still waiting on me. [Chorus] Some say love strengthens when two are apart But that's a lie you tell a lonely heart With every Arkansas sunset, the pain starts to soar. She’s waiting in Oklahoma, I’m missin' her more and more. [Guitar Lead Break] [Verse 3] Southern pines line the highway on my way back to you, The mileposts mocking me, but I know I'll make it through. The static cuts through recalling things I did wrong The distance slowly fading, reminds me where I belong [Final Chorus / Tag] Some say love strengthens when two are apart But that's a lie you tell a lonely heart With every Arkansas sunset, the pain starts to soar, She’s waiting in Oklahoma, I’m missin’ her more and more. She’s waiting in Oklahoma, calling me back home… She’s waiting in Oklahoma… And I’m on my way back home. [Lead Guitar Outro]
Caught In The Quiet
Caught In The Quiet
Caught In The Quiet is a reflective country ballad centered on heartbreak, memory, and quiet loneliness, driven by vivid barroom imagery and timeless storytelling.
Caught In The Quiet is a reflective country ballad centered on heartbreak, memory, and quiet loneliness, driven by vivid barroom imagery and timeless storytelling.
Lyrics
Caught In The Quiet ©2025 Ted Fillhart [Verse 1] With a heavy heart he walks through the door Boots dragging slow ’cross the old barroom floor Denim all faded, like the years he’s known Takes his place at the bar, a place he calls home [Verse 2] His jacket’s worn, like the lines on his face Each scar tells a story time won’t erase Glass ain’t full, but it’s all he’s got tonight Haunted by memories that still grip him tight] [Chorus] He’s caught in the quiet as the night moves along Where the barstool waits and the hours drag on A lonesome man with nowhere left to roam Searching for something that feels like home [Instrumental Lead Break] [Verse] Long ago she left with a suitcase and tears Took all the laughter and left behind years The mirror behind him still shows who he was He don’t say much, ’cause the pain always does [Final Choruses] He’s caught in the quiet as the night moves along Where the barstool waits and the hours drag on A lonesome man with nowhere left to roam Searching for something that feels like home He’s caught in the quiet as the night moves along Where the barstool waits and the hours drag on A lonesome man with nowhere left to roam Searching for something that feels like home Searching for something that feels like home
Traces of Yesterday
Traces of Yesterday
A reflective country ballad centered on memory, quiet heartbreak, and emotional transition. Cinematic imagery supports scenes of introspection, departures, heartbreak, & small-town reflection. This song is a natural fit for artists who balance heartland authenticity with modern country production.
A reflective country ballad centered on memory, quiet heartbreak, and emotional transition. Cinematic imagery supports scenes of introspection, departures, heartbreak, & small-town reflection. This song is a natural fit for artists who balance heartland authenticity with modern country production.
Lyrics
TRACES OF YESTERDAY © 2026 Ted Fillhart Verse 1 Summer day cruisin’ in my dusty 4x4 Rockin’ with Hank as we head to the shore Late night movies that we never saw through Every stolen touch felt like something new Verse 2 Looking back, I see our time went by fast Windows down, we lived like it would last Fall hurried in, those runnin’ days turned gray Silent rides home as our eyes looked away Chorus Drove to the future, rear view of goodbyes Those tears I tried to hide behind my eyes Hands gripped the wheel as love slipped away Now I’m left with traces of yesterday Verse 3 Still got a photo of you, faded and worn A few old love letters folded and torn That easy smile of yours, one of a kind That summer spark still flickers in my mind Chorus Drove to the future, rear view of goodbyes Those tears I tried to hide behind my eyes Hands gripped the wheel as love slipped away Now I’m left with traces of yesterday (Instrumental Break) Bridge Took a drive along that quiet lakeside road Past the Skyway Drive-In, I thought of you So many years gone since our summer days Pine in the air pulled me back there too Chorus Drove to the future, rear view of goodbyes Those tears I tried to hide behind my eyes Hands gripped the wheel as love slipped away Now I’m left with traces… Final Chorus Drove to the future, rear view of goodbyes Those tears I tried to hide behind my eyes Hands gripped the wheel as love slipped away Now I’m left with traces of yesterday Traces of yesterday
Karaoke Brawl
Karaoke Brawl
This song delivers a visual story built on specific, laugh out loud details. Lyrics paints a vivid barroom scene that feels authentic to anyone who’s lived a small town karaoke night, while the Shania Twain references anchor the humor in real country culture. It’s a high-energy, character-driven country anthem that stands out for its wit, imagery, and crowd-ready hook.
This song delivers a visual story built on specific, laugh out loud details. Lyrics paints a vivid barroom scene that feels authentic to anyone who’s lived a small town karaoke night, while the Shania Twain references anchor the humor in real country culture. It’s a high-energy, character-driven country anthem that stands out for its wit, imagery, and crowd-ready hook.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Sticky floors in a roadside dive Busted neon just barely alive Barstools wobblin’, bracin’ for impact Ladies crowd the stage; egos are stacked Fireball breath, stage lights glow Off-key heroes stealin’ the show Everybody knows; we all hear the call The night’s just startin’; it’s a karaoke brawl [Chorus] Karaoke brawl, when the ladies take the stage Shania wannabes, competing in a rage One strained “Gonna Getcha Good” way off key Another garbles “The Woman In Me” Shots are slamming and beer is pourin’ One good swing, this night goes soarin’ Bring it on, y’all! Welcome to the all-out Karaoke brawl Karaoke brawl [Verse 2] Bleach blonde swears she is the star Hair-flip diva, straight from the bar Brunette mama screamin’ real loud Slurs “Any Man Of Mine” to the crowd Crop-top cowgirl won’t let it slide Flaunting her looks, tryin’ to steal the ride Every song from Twain; no one’s concedin’ Nashville dreaming, more like a Walmart meetin’ [Chorus] Karaoke brawl, when the ladies take the stage Shania wannabes, competing in a rage One strained “Gonna Getcha Good” way off key Another garbles “The Woman In Me” Shots are slamming and beer is pourin’ One good swing, this night goes soarin’ Bring it on, y’all! Welcome to the all-out Karaoke brawl [Lead Guitar Break] [Bridge] DJ duckin’, bartender cussin’ Bouncer grinnin’, phones out recordin’ Sides are picked, everybody’s buzzin’ Gonna get ugly, nobody’s budgin’ [Chorus] Karaoke brawl, when the ladies take the stage Shania wannabes, competing in a rage One strained “Gonna Getcha Good” way off key Another garbles “The Woman In Me” Shots are slamming and beer is pourin’ One good swing, this night goes soarin’ Bring it on, y’all! Welcome to the all-out Karaoke brawl [Ending Chorus] Karaoke brawl, where the drama goes down We don’t need Netflix when we get this in town Bras flung on ceiling fans waitin’ to fall A whiskey-soaked wig stuck to the wall Cheap local fun, y’all, Just another Karaoke brawl Karaoke brawl Karaoke brawl Cheap fun y'all
When The Cuervo Wears Off
When The Cuervo Wears Off
A chance meeting at the Neon Moon bar sparks a fleeting but unforgettable connection. As margaritas are shared along with a night of laughs and dancing, the singer wonders if the girl of his dreams will remember him when the Cuervo wears off tomorrow.
A chance meeting at the Neon Moon bar sparks a fleeting but unforgettable connection. As margaritas are shared along with a night of laughs and dancing, the singer wonders if the girl of his dreams will remember him when the Cuervo wears off tomorrow.
Lyrics
When The Cuervo Wears Of © 2025 Ted Fillhart [Verse 1] Headed down to the Neon Moon Didn’t plan on you catchin’ my eye That half-smile said you owned the room I couldn’t resist, had to try [Verse 2] Bought two margaritas, one for you We talked while the night slipped by Our hands brushed, I couldn’t steady mine My heart was racing, I won’t lie [Chorus] When the Cuervo wears off tomorrow Will I be a faded memory? I can’t sleep, you are on my mind Is there a chance you will remember me? [Short Lead Break] [Verse 3] Slow song played, we hit the floor I wanted more and held you tight I felt your heartbeat next to mine Didn’t want you to leave last night [Chorus] When the Cuervo wears off tomorrow Will I be a faded memory? I can’t sleep, you are on my mind Is there a chance you will remember me? [Short Lead Break] [Bridge] Should’ve taken the chance last night Asked you to stay a little longer Now I’m caught between hope and doubt Still seein’ that half-smile over and over [Chorus] When the Cuervo wears off tomorrow Will I be a faded memory? I can’t sleep, you are on my mind Is there a chance you will remember me? When the Cuervo wears off tomorrow Will I be a faded memory? I can’t sleep, you are on my mind Is there a chance you will remember me Is there a chance you will remember me? [Lead outro]
Share Your Story
Share Your Story
A worship song rooted in personal testimony, celebrating God’s enduring love and grace while inviting believers to share their redeemed story for His glory.
A worship song rooted in personal testimony, celebrating God’s enduring love and grace while inviting believers to share their redeemed story for His glory.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Every step I took, You were near When my spirit was weak, You stayed right here Your love remained, it carried me through You held my heart, Your promise stayed true [Chorus] Share your story, reveal His victory In every season He is your testimony Through grace unending, peace was found Your story shows His glory all around [Verse 2] You lifted me high, calming my fear You wiped away the final…tear Through all my doubts, You led the way Your love remains, it is here to stay [Chorus] Share your story, reveal His victory In every season He is your testimony Through grace unending, peace was found Your story shows His glory all around [Bridge] Now I’m standing in Your grace Looking back on where I’ve been All my life is evidence Of mercy washing away my sin [Chorus ] Share your story, reveal His victory In every season He is your testimony Through grace unending, peace was found Your story shows His glory all around Share your story, reveal His victory In every season He is your testimony Through grace unending, peace was found Your story shows His glory all around [Tag / Ending] Your story shows His glory (Praise you Lord) Your story shows His glory (Thank you, Jesus) Your story shows His Glory, His Glory all around.