Tag: Americana

bookmark_borderGood Cop, Bad Cop

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LYRICS
Nothing like a smile
Lifts ya up a mile
Put the wind in sail
Never settle to fail

No matter the tribulation
No matter the trial
We’re gaining the satisfaction
With humanitarian style

When the storm clouds come
And darken it for you
You know the light — The Light
Is gonna shine on through

Good Cop, Bad Cop.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — D D6
G A D
D A G A G D

This song was inspired by good cops and bad cops. After dealing with some bad police in Doylestown, PA, I had the pleasure of dealing with some good police in West Chester, PA. While writing this song two different West Chester police went out of their way to be kind. The one with the big smile and wave started the lyrics.

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderPraying For A Miracle

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LYRICS
Praying for a miracle
Pray n’ pray n’ pray
All day

During the night dream
Of a more peaceful scene

Saying, “Is that Neil Young?”
Say hey say hey my my
Say hey
All day

During the fright scream
For a more peaceful scene

Praying For A Miracle.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — Capo 2
Em C
G

This song was inspired by a passer-by while I was writing. The rolled down their window and asked if it was Neil Young. I took that as a big compliment.

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhen The Dog Bites

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LYRICS
If the dog bites
You can lick ’em
When the system fights
Try n’ be a gem

No matter the outcome
We can overcome

If they try to bring you down
Turn you into their clown
Twist you smile to a frown
Time they get out of town

If the pig slights
You can cook ’em
When it comes to rights
Let there be no qualm

No matter the outcome
We can overcome

If they try to bring you down
Turn you into their clown
Twist you smile to a frown
Time they get out of town

Songwriting in Everhart Park, West Chester, PA
Songwriting in Everhart Park, West Chester, PA

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — Em
Em +A#
C -C Em
Em +F# +A#

This is a song about bad cops and injustice.

Made in America (Philadelphia and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderMonkey Wrench

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LYRICS
Though I might look unproductive
Playing music on the bench
Maybe too tight… restrictive
… becoming your monkey wrench

I could be the wrench in the works
Screwing with all the little quirks

Look into the crystal ball
See what we could do for all
Depends if we have the balls
Or just their voodoo dolls

Monkey Wrench.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — Am
Am Em
C G Am

Made in America (Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Rail

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LYRICS
Put your ear
On the rail
And, you’ll hear it coming

Oh, my, Lord
Goodness gracious
The people I’ve seen… the places
Never board
Red faces

Put your ear to the track
And, in fact
You’ll hear it coming
Clickety-clack

See it coming ’round the bend
Passing through
And headed to
The Promised Land

The Rail.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — G
G-G+D
Am C G

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhirl Wind Fall

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LYRICS
When you’re caught up in a whirlwind
You watch it spin

Yell to her
“Into the storm cellar!”

Auntie Em
Do you know where I am?
Toto, too?

When you’re caught up in a whirlwind
You watch it spin
Caught up in a whirlwind
… caught up in…
Caught up in a whirlwind
… spin, spin, spin…
Caught up in a whirlwind
… and, again…

When you’re caught up in a whirlwind
You watch it spin

Land in the land of the munchkin
Build a new world with the lollipop guild

World whirl windfall
For all

Songwriting in West Chester, PA
Songwriting in West Chester, PA

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — Capo 1
C G A
A
D G A

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderA Good Problem

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Instrumental

A Good Problem.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — E E-A hammer on B
slide to Esus
Esus +G +D

While trying to write this song, a couple dozen musicians happened to walk by… stop… and play along. Eventually, I mentioned that after four hours there still weren’t any lyrics. That’s when someone said, “that’s a good problem.”

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Keyboards
Toucan The Dog — Digging

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderKeep Knocking

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LYRICS
Just ’cause I’m sitting here like it’s my home
Doesn’t mean I want you to leave me alone
Come knockin’

I’d like to thank you for passing through

If you’re just passing by
Stop over and say “hi”
If you wanna say the music is good
Then, definitely you should

Keep knockin’

Keep Knockin’.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — E A D G E
G D A E

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderPeyton Place

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LYRICS
There’s some weird ass dudes in Phoenixville
Don’t get me wrong…
That’s why I’m writing this song
Love’s why I wrote this song
Ode to a place… where eccentricity gets along

There’s some weird ass dames in Phoenixville
Don’t get me wrong…
That’s why I’m writing this song
Love’s why I wrote this song
Ode to a place… certainly haven’t seen in too long

Peyton Place.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — Capo 6
Am
Em
Em D Am

Made in America (Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFace The Facts

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LYRICS
Hey, man
What’s wrong with your face?
Oh… so sorry
I feel a disgrace
Feel so unkind now I see you’re blind

Hey, lady
What’s up with the cane
Oh… so sorry
I feel lame and shame
Now, I feel your pain

Hey, mirror
What’s wrong with your heart
Oh… so sorry
I feel terror
Need to lead with love… right from the start

Face The Facts.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — Capo 2
Em Em+D
Em G
Em Am

Made in America (Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWar!

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WAR! by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
Originally made famous by Edwin Starr

CHORUS:
Em    A    Em    D          Em
War...huh..yeah! What is it good for?
A          Em
Absolutely nothing..Unnnh!
Em   A       Em    D          Em
War! hunnnh! yeah! What is it good for?
A          Em
Absolutely nothing..Say it again, y'all.
Em   A         Em          D          Em
War! Huh, Good God, Y'all! What is it good for?
A          Em
Absolutely nothing..Listen to me..

#1.
Em
War! I despise! Because it means destruction
   Dm       Em
of innocent lives.
Em                  Dm                    Em
War! Means tears to thousands of mother's eyes,
                                Dm         Em
when their sons go to fight and lose their lives.

CHORUS:

#2.***(Chords are the same for the other verses.)***
Em
War! It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker.

War! friend only to the undertaker.

Ooooh, War! is an enemy to all mankind.

The thought of war blows my mind.

War! has caused unrest within the younger generation.

Induction then destruction..who wants to die? Unnnnh!

CHORUS

#3.
Em
War! it ain't nothing but a heartbreaker.

War! it's got one friend..that's the undertaker.

Ooooh, WAR! has shattered many a young man's dreams.

Made him disabled, bitter and mean.

Life is much to short and precious to spend 

fighting wars these days.

War! can't give life..It can only take it away.

CHORUS:

#4.
Em
War! it ain't nothing but a heartbreaker.

War! friend only to the undertaker.

Peace, love and understanding..Tell me, is there no 

place for them today?

They say we must fight to keep our freedom,

But, Lord knows, there's got to be a better way.

CHORUS:(x2)

ABOUT THIS SONG
This song is about War: Syria, Russia, Al-Qaeda and Afghanistan

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOpen My Eyes

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Open My Eyes Music Video.mp4

LYRICS
Just like a book…
A story book
Take a look

When I open my eyes
I realize
It’s true
… it’s true
I’m meant to impact you
I realize
When I open my eyes

Despite the beginning
There’ll be a happy ending

THE END

Open My Eyes.mp3 (Free MP3 Download)

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — C9 G
Am C9 G

Made in America (Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals, Synth

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderHead To Head

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LYRICS
Climb inside my head
It’s an ‘ell of a show
Mind unbind your led
To a place of the know

Mind bending
Non-threatening
Imagine erecting

Mind bending
Non-threatening
Imagine creating

You’ll be admitting
Well worth the price of admission
You’ll be applauding
Well worth the price of rebellion

Head To Head.mp4

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — E with dancing fingers
E -G# +A +F# +C#
Bass walkdown G F# E

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals, Synth

From the album Under The Gun
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFire Alarm

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LYRICS
If we litter the world
With our missiles and bombs
Bound to set off the fire alarm

Seems to be no reason or rhyme
Why we try to rule time

It’s a fire…
A fire…
A fire alarm

When we trash the world
We build our own tombs
Bound to set off a karmic storm

Fire Alarm.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — A G A
D A
Em A

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Life After Life
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderLive Or Die

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LYRICS
Girl smiles… gives me two thumbs-up
My mind went roamin’ back to the Christians and Romans

Everyone please raise your cup
She gave me two thumbs-up
Elated I get to live
I’ve so much more to give

I’m not lying
For a moment I feared —
Food for the lion

Despite trying
Fear that they would jeer
End up dying

But, she smiled and gave me two thumbs-up
So, everyone please raise your cup
A toast to being alive
The most of being above
Every day above ground
There’s joy to be found

Live Or Die.mp4

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — Capo 3
D6 Am(-C) Em
B

This song was inspired while I was writing at Everhart Park. A young girl came up to me, smiled and gave me two thumbs-up.

Made in America (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Life After Life
By Daniel Brouse