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LYRICS
The King sat on his throne
Sitting all alone
All his horses and all his men
Couldn’t put it back together again
The servant on his knees
Begging for mercy, please
With the King’s thumb pointing down
The bag of kittens will drown
Widows and orphan’s disease
Making the King sneeze
When in doubt
He’ll snuff them out
Now, no kingdom to amount
King’s king-dumb
King dumb
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – E E+g G
D A E
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Gung Ho
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
The shapes in the sky
Take on my mind’s eye
A four dimension
… surreal ideal
Ripples on the surface
Like lines on a face
Time — the illusion
As old as you feel
Fate unseal
Life’s appeal
From Cron we steal
The moments we feel
Awake all living
Human’s start giving
Repealin’ the Reaper
Diggin’ in deeper
Pushin’ the head through
For the Earthly view
From unborn… being born
… onto life’s sojourn
Unseal Appeal Live Music Video.mp4
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – D C
A
Written and recorded on the banks of the Brandywine Creek, Lenape, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Gung Ho
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
Through the glass it is seen
Though the sound can’t be heard
From the restraint I’ll ween
Tempted by innocence I am lured
Pied piper, how absurd
To have flight like a bird
Pied piper, how absurd
Carrier pigeon message heard
Take an ass to water
But can’t get any further
In a land of in-between
The older the blander the scene
The low pass or the high road
Burden of a heavy load
Or dialed into child
Imagination running wild
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – E F G
Dm G
Inspired by a young child strapped in the back of car. She rolled her window down to hear me write this song.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Gung Ho
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
How will we ever know
If we don’t let freedom go
Don’t wanna watch us age
Keeping freedom in a cage
How will we ever grow
If we don’t let freedom go
How can there be a sage
Keeping freedom in a cage
A murder of crows
Count your fingers, count your toes
If we don’t turn the page
Letting freedom outta the cage
Murder Of Crows Music Video.mp4
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – E G A D A G E
A rhyme for counting the number of crows in a murder:
One for sorrow, two for mirth,
Three for a wedding, four for a birth,
Five for silver, six for gold,
Seven for a secret not to be told.
Eight for heaven, nine for hell,
And ten for the devil’s own sel’
Written on the streets of West Chester, Chester County, PA. Recorded live at Everhart Park.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Gung Ho
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
When the world’s in need of aid
Why are you so afraid?
Paralyzed eyes
… and lock-jaw awe
Time for your mind to be made
Why are we still idle
Why not untie the knot
Why are we still still
Why not give it what we got
When the needy need a voice
Can you really call it a choice
Why be so selfish
Why not grant a wish
With a hallelujah we’ll all rejoice
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – Capo 5
E D
C D E
Written and recorded on the streets of West Chester, Chester County, PA.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Gung Ho
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
When the world is a mess
Black Dress Jess will confess
Singin’ with her whole soul
Need to know the address?
Jess in black dress
She’ll show you where to go
(She’ll know where to go)
When put to the test
At ease you can rest
Black Dress Jess is the best
Makes you aware
… of the darkness out there
Sheddin’ light on what’s right
Puts humanity into the human
Can I hear an amen?
Jessness saves again
Chorus
Repeat first verse and chorus
Black Dress Jess Music Video.mp4
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – E E7 Em Esus
E A G
G A E
E A E G E
Inspired by Jae Yi (aka Black Dress Jess)… one of my favorite singer / songwriters!
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Gung Ho
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
If your day is turning gray
Here’s a ditty to help it turn pretty
And clear the clouds away
If your way has gone astray
Here’s a number to help you recover
And steer you from dismay
If the weight of the world is on your shoulder
Here’s some juice to help you feel stronger
And ensure you endure longer
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – Capo 4
G Em
A D G
Written and recorded in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
Do your roots have the notion
Of how to shake the foundation
When you awake at the new sunrise
One that applies demise of demise tries
Push, push for the thread to be fed
Through the I of the need-all
Let understanding be bred
No matter how long the haul
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – E Em
Esus D6 G E
Written and recorded on the courthouse steps in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
It’s not the size that matters
Which weighs (ways) more
… a pound of bricks or feathers
It’s not the gift but the thought that counts
Enjoy the thrift as the cost mounts
Waste not want not before it’s bought
Live in peace… no gore
From battles fought
It’s not the gift but the thought that counts
Enjoy the thrift as the cost mounts
It’s not hat size that matters
When all thoughts
… rip, torn… left in tatters
It’s not the gift but the thought that counts
Enjoy the thrift as the cost mounts
Your best is best regardless of the rest
When you give your all
We’re less likely to fall
It’s not the gift but the thought that counts
Enjoy the thrift as the cost mounts
The Ice Bucket Challenge Video.mp4
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – Capo 6
A G
A Em
C A
Inspired by the ice bucket challenge. When a friend challenged me to the “ice bucket challenge”, I had mixed feelings. Initially, I was against the way this marketing ploy unfolded. On the other hand, my cousin died shortly after being diagnosed with ALS. Awareness is something I can support. So, I started thinking, “it’s the thought that counts… size doesn’t matter.” Then, I found the smallest bucket I could find, filled it with a cup of water and an ice cube.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
Drop the ball. Drop the cup.
It’s the little things that really add up
When you get down to it
Intuit(ion) habit habitat
Once you’re on the ball
It’ll be no mystery at all
At the drop of a hat
If a fat cat sat
Don’t let it hurt a bit
Intuit(ion) habit habitat
Once you are on call
… no quagmire at all
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – G GM no 5th
Em
B5/G
Em C G
C G
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse
INSTRUMENTAL
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – A D A
A G A
Written and recorded in Brubaker Park, Fivepointville, East Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Daniel — Guitar
Rick — Guitar
From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse and Rick Reinhart
LYRICS
Do you wonder if it’s too late now
Are you gonna save us somehow
… anyhow… somehow… anyway
Please say you’ll save the day
“Children go on… it’s safe to play”?
Did I miss the final curtain call
Is it over in the all-in-all
Please say we’ll have our say
Tomorrow will follow today
Do you wonder is there time to wonder
Did we stray too far off when we wander
Please shout out, “Hey, hey, hey!”
We’ll all live to see the day
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – C D E
F G
E D C
E C
Written and recorded in Downingtown, Chester County and East Earl, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
Near the eye of the eddy
Where upstream is down
Gettin’ a little heady
In a spiritual realm
Near the eye of the eddy
Jewel of the Queen’s crown
Way more than ready
With Her at the helm
Spinning round n’ round
Twirling round n’ round
Spiraling round n’ round
The Eye Of The Eddy Brandywine River.mp4
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – C E
C Am
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
Flex your musical muscle
Shake it! Don’t ever quit
Flex your musical muscle
Play it straight or something special
Flex your musical muscle
Le Freak or do The Hustle
Flex your musical muscle
Smoke, lightning and wind wrestle
Flex your musical muscle
With heart we can surely nestle
Sex or hugs… you’re never too old
For rock n’ roll
Perplex the young with a song
… you’ve sung
Flex Your Musical Muscles Video.mp4
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – A
D A G A
G A
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse
LYRICS
Apply the hammer. Apply the hammer
… with just a dab of finesse
Hit the nail on the head
With success
Apply the hammer. Apply the hammer
… with just a dab of finesse
Put the matter to bed
God bless!
Apply the hammer. Apply the hammer
… with just a dab of finesse
Watch the thumb or dread
A bloody mess
Apply the hammer. Apply the hammer
… with just a dab of finesse
When all is done and said
Marvelous
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – Capo 2
E
G D A E
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse