bookmark_borderValentine O Mine

LYRICS
Did I close my eyes
’cause I’m dreaming
Dreaming of you

It is no surprise
That I’m dreaming
Dreaming of being with you

Should realize
That you’re with me
Should see
That you’re with me
All the time
Valentine of mine

Will you be my valentine?

Valentine O Mine.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Em C
C D G

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 4-track stereo, extemporaneous recording.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the Love Project album A Whole Lot Of Love
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhere Did The Love Go?

LYRICS

Where did the love go?

Though all the promises
Rings and roses
Where did the love go?
With all the missed kisses
We’re building bridges
Where did the love go?

Throughout all of time
Goodness shall outshine
Instead of me and mine
We’re in the hour of our
In the era of our
Era of our hour
Our era hour

Where did the love go? (Right here!)

Though all the promises
Rings and roses
Where did the love go? (It’s right here!)
With all the missed kisses
We’re building bridges
Where did the love go? (It’s right here!)

Where did the love go?
Right here.

Where Did The Love Go.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 1
Am C
Am D C Am
Am G Am

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 1-track stereo, extemporaneous recording.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the Love Project album A Whole Lot Of Love
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderJanet


LYRICS
Do you remember?

Climbing on my shoulders
Riding on my back
Kissing by the boulders
Sitting on my lap

Hiking on the hill
We made a bet for fun
But, before you could fulfill
Your life’s undone

Looking down from heaven
Do you remember?
Do you remember… living in days like these

With God’s grace given
I do remember.
I do remember… the memories please

Hiking on the hill
We made a bet for fun
But, before you could fulfill
Your life’s undone

Here we are holding hands
Who would ever understand?
That you could fulfill
That someday you will fulfill
That this day you can still fulfill

Janet Welch Love Song.mp3 (Demo Version)

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — G Em
G Am D G

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, stereo, extemporaneous recording. Demo MP3 is 1 track. Video is 6-tracks.

This song was inspired by one of my first girlfriends, Janet Welch of Clearfield, Pennsylvania. I sat down to write a song about Valentine’s Day and just started playing about love. This is what came out.

We were in high school… passing notes and falling in love. We made what I considered a great bet. She lost the bet; however, before she could fulfill her end of the bargain, she died in a car crash. Does a spirit live on?

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar (Keyboards on video)

From the Love Project album A Whole Lot Of Love
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderGetting Closer

Getting Closer.mp3

LYRICS
Here I am
There you are
Aren’t we standing just a little too far
Apart
Let’s start
Getting Closer
Negate
Separate
Gaining closure

Here I can
You can, too
Shouldn’t we do all we can do?
Negate
Separate
Getting closer
Abate
Desperate
Heart tender

Tender-hearted
Let’s get started

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — G variations
G C Am G

How to Play the Guitar Part

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 6-track stereo, extemporaneous recording.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the Love Project album A Whole Lot Of Love
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFourth Base

Fourth Base .mp3 (free music download)

Though never a big league ball player, I do enjoy playing the All-American-Past-Time from time-to-time. The one thing that does come to mind is when a youngster is on base… and a bigger fellow hits a home run. You can yell, “Run to first.” You can yell, “Run to second.” You can yell, “Run to third.” However, if you yell, “Run home” you run the risk that the lad will do just that. Thus, the name of the song *Fourth Base*

ADDITIONAL LYRICS
You Might find it funny
But, you’re already home

There ya go strutting down the street
Always in search of your comfort zone
You don’t need to beat an easy feat
You’re never alone if you’re always at home
It’s within your reach… you don’t need to roam
You may find it funny, but you’re already home

No need to reach
No need to roam
Self teach
No moan

You might find it funny, but you’re already home

ABOUT THE SONG
Daniel — vocals, guitar
The song was written and recorded in Ambler and West Chester, Pennsylvania on an 8-track digital recorder. 1 track was used for guitar. 2 tracks were used for a stereo vocal track. 3 tracks were used for individual backing vocals. 2 tracks were used to create a stereo master mix.

The inspiration for the guitar lick and the lyrics came from the vibe of the people passing by.

Capo 6
Play an Em on the 11th fret… and let your finger wander.

March 13 and 19, 2012

by Daniel Brouse