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LYRICS
It doesn’t matter who you are
You can go as far….
You can go as far as any star
You can rise up into heaven
You can sing or play the guitar
You can make what is odd even
And, then….
ABOUT THIS SONG
Am
Am / Em
Am / Em
Em / C
Em / Am
Am / Em
Written and recorded on September 24, 2012 in West Chester, PA. While trying to record the flute, my dog was compelled to sing along.
Daniel – Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Flute
from the album Revolution Evolution
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
I think I
I think I am
I think I can begin
I think it’s time to think
Crawl out from undercover
Crack a smile and wink
True love can never smother
Hug another like your lover
Hug another like your mother
Hug another
Smile, nod… or just say “hi” as they’re passing by
It’s not outrageous for something good to be contagious
Do my part
To start a heart
Let the hate depart
Ya know hate’s got to go
Pack his bag and stow
On the last train to “I don’t know”
ABOUT THE SONG
notes: Ab Eb Db / Ab Eb Db B / Ab Eb Db B Ab
Capo 4
A less C#
Em
Written September 21 and 22, 2012 at the JibberJazz Music Festival Meeting of the Minds V in Equinuck, Pennsylvania on the fall equinox. It was inspired by the positive vibes and sense of community created at the event.
Daniel – Vocals, Piano, Keyboards
from the album Revolution Evolution
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
What do I believe in?
I believe in the freedom of speech
That let’s me speak my mind
My right to point out someone viscous, savage… or kind
I believe in the freedom to believe in religion
Or the those that choose no diving discipline
My God!
Believin’ in believing in believing
I believe I can walk the walk
Given the freedom to talk, talk, talk
I don’t believe a bit in being a hypocrite
I do believe we should teach the children this bit
ABOUT THE SONG
Capo on Lucky 7
A
A less C#
A / G
A / G / D / A
Written and recorded September 18-24, 2012 in Ambler and West Chester, PA. The song was inspired when my daughter told me she had a school project and asked, “What do I believe in?”
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
from the album Revolution Evolution
by Daniel Brouse
Also known as Bringing On The Smiles
LYRICS
If you’re in doubt (scream) throw it out
Don’t be afraid to turn your inside out
The angels at your destination
Are cheering in appreciation
The glowing of the character… bringing on the smiles
The thumbs-up, coin-toss, head nod, universal signal
Thank you. I can never have to many
Styles of smiles
Tokens of appreciation
Styles of smiles
Stokin’ love combustion
ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Am / C
Am / D / G / Em
Written and recorded in West Chester, PA on September 13, 2012. It is about the way people show their appreciation for the music. While recording this song, I received thumbs-up, waves, smiles and money. Thank you.
Daniel – Vocals, Guitar
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
Though the choices are vast… wide
Decide
Have a vision and make a decision
Is it in your essence to influence
A positive outcome… by acting smart
Not dumb
All the while
In fun
While not bothering to think “How come?”
Make it done
You’ll find
Making of mind
Will be your litmus test of us
You’ll find
Making of mind
Will determine your test of time
ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Am broken chord, add F
Am / G / Am
Written and recorded on September 10 and 11, 2012 in Ambler, Valley Forge, West Chester and Marsh Creek State Park, Pennsylvania. It is about making your dreams come true.
Daniel – Vocals, Guitar
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
The crowd… they hear it
Building community spirit
Worldly beebop, beebop, beebop
Catch a buzz
Rise above
Be the beebop
The age of youth
Believes in growth
Caterpillar evolves into butterfly
Why not I?
When I eye I, I see
I can be the beebop
With those rising to the top
Cream of the crop
ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 5
A / D / A / G / A / G / A / G / A
Written and recorded September 7, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It about the feeling at a music festival, such as, Madsummer Meltdown, Philadelphia Folk Fest and Stir Fry. It is kind-of like a bee colony or bee-bop community.
Daniel – Guitar, Vocals
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
Love that’s made from first aid
Live your life like you wouldn’t trade
Put yourself out… don’t be afraid
Step it up… raise your grade
Guaranteed you’ll be repaid
You weren’t meant to wade
Dive in before you fade
There was a little engine
That thought he could
He could use a little push
If you would
There was a little imagine
A thought that would
2 in the hand
Verses 1 in the bush
Understand
Imagine
Please do not resist the assist
A request for aid
Has been made
Offering heart felt help
ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 6
E / D / G / E / E
Em / C / Em
Written and recorded on September 5, 6 and 7, 2012 in West Chester, Philadelphia, Ambler and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
It is a song about offering help when someone requests aid.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
So, you want to go wailing
Why would you want to do a thing like that?
The buffoon pulls out his harpoon
Shooting himself in the foot
Commence the wailing
You piss in your sink and then stop to think
“Wonder why I have disease?”
You foul your fowl because you’re chicken to change
Then stop to think, “Wonder why I have food poisoning?”
Am I thick
We’re why I’m sick
ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 1
Am
Am / Em
Am add F
Am / Dm / G / Am
Written and recorded on September 5, 6 and 7 in West Chester, Philadelphia, Ambler and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
It is a play on words about questioning both wailing and whaling… especially when the wailing is caused by whaling.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
Mar 27, 2012 – Information about whale species, whaling, environmental threats, sanctuaries, and whale watching plus efforts to end commercial whaling.
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LYRICS
At the heart of the matter
Is it for better or for worse
To water you can lead the horse
But, to think you can make him drink
At the heart of the matter
I’d rather pursue the better
Method, path or way
For now pray the body will stay
’till the mission is seen through
Behind the curtain… under the veil
When we do our due
And, all shine together
At the heart of the matter
We all shine together
ABOUT THE SONG
E / G / D / E
E variations
E / D / E
Written and recorded on September 4, 2012 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is the theme song for the album of the same title and is about seeing through to the “heart of the matter”. If all the good people come together at the heart of the matter, what wonders might we create?
Daniel – Vocals, Guitar
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
Pulmonary Participation.mp4 (Free Music Video Download)
A song about listening to your heart.
Capo 7 Em
Written and recorded on September 4, 2012 in West Chester, PA.
Daniel – Guitar
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
I’m sending you
With a spirit that’s true
I’m sending you
Sending you love
Now, that we’re speaking
Speaking of love
I hope it’s getting through
ABOUT THE SONG
Reggae beat at 152 beats per minute
Em / D / Em7
Written and recorded on September 3, 2012 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Daniel – Vocals, Keyboards
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
If you’re feeling blue
There’s something you can do
Just turn the corner
(remember turn the corner)
Up, up, up, up, up
And, smile a while
Splash on some happiness
Let it wash over you
Overcome. Be overlord
Of the darkness
Awash in the happiness
Part of the song and dance crew
Overcome. Never board.
Smack on the lips with a happiness kiss
At the end of your lips
The corner of your lips
Do away with the dips
Turn it up a bit
Turn The Corner.mp3 (Free MP3 Download and/or Streaming Audio)
ABOUT THE SONG
Ska beat at 146 beats per minute
Ebm
Ab sus 4
Written and recorded on September 3, 2012 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is about the power of smiling. There are been studies that prove actively smiling can improve your health and happiness. It makes me smile just thinking about it 🙂
Daniel – Vocals, Keyboards
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
Building A Home About the Song .mp4
E / A / D / G / E
Written and recorded on August 31, 2012 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
A song about going off into the big world to build a home only to realize you are leaving home, so you say, “Mama I’m coming home.”
Daniel – Guitar
from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse
C major
G, A, E, C
C add G
Written and recorded on August 30, 2012 outside of Jitters in West Chester, PA.
Daniel – Guitar
from the album Natural Producer
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
You’re shy. Don’t ask why.
When it comes to performing
When it comes to the public eye
You’re a little shy
You get butterflies
But, when God gives you the chance
You enchant people with dance
Please play a little
They pray you play a little
From the extremes to the middle
She’ll be there
Should you fall
If you’re playing for the Charity Ball
Ya’ll
Come play
At the Charity Ball
Now, as if you have a harp
Please play for the angels
They usually can’t dance
’till Hell freezes over
Without any pressure on you
Let’s see what you can do
ABOUT THE SONG
A / D / A / G
A / G / D
A / E / A
Written and recorded on August 30, 2012 in West Chester and Exton, Pennsylvania. This is an attempt to record the air harmonica (harp).
Daniel – Vocals, Guitar, Faux Harmonica and Faux Drums
from the album Natural Producer
by Daniel Brouse