bookmark_borderSimple Song

LYRICS
A simple song
With a beat that’s strong

You know it won’t be long
’till toe tappin’ undertakes
You know it won’t be long
’till body swaying butt shakes

Ya know we all belong
Dancing and singing along

A simple song
With a beat that’s strong
Ya know we all belong
Dancing and singing along

Simple Song Music Video.mp4

Simple Song.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
A A7 D D9
G D A
C D A

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Egosystem
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderRoll Over and Play Dead

Roll Over and Play Dead Songwriting
Roll Over and Play Dead Songwriting

LYRICS
There was one in the bed and the little one said, “Roll over. Rock over.”

Come on time to wake
Time to make it shake
We can discover
The meaning of lover

A place where the shadows don’t smother

What will it take
An effort to make
The depths of forever
For Go(o)dness sake

There were ten in the bed and the little one said, “Roll over. Rock over.”
They all rolled over and rocked it out
Now that’s what I’m talkin’ bout
Or much too fast
You’ll be alone — the last.

Roll Over and Play Dead Music Video.mp4

Roll Over and Play Dead.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 3
E Em and variations
E Bm E
D6 Esus E

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Revealed
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Whistling Song

INSTRUMENTAL

Whistling Song.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
G C D G

Daniel — Guitar, Whistling

From the album Biblical Proportions
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBottled Sunshine

Bottled Sunshine Songwriting
Bottled Sunshine Songwriting

LYRICS
Are you saving all your loving for a rainy day
Well, hey, hey, hey, do you know what they say
Give it away! Keep the clouds at bay!
Let your love shine, shine away

Did you say that you pray for deliverance day
Well, hey, hey, hey, did you hear what they say
Get your heaven on earth during this birth
Let your love shine, shine away

I believe the more you give the more you receive
And, hey, hey, hey, be the one to say
Live our lives full of mirth for what it’s worth
Let your love shine, shine away

Bottled Sunshine Music Video.mp4

Bottled Sunshine.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
E EaddD A AaddG
D A E7

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Biblical Proportions
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderLet The Dance

LYRICS
Let the dance be found
Turn yourself around
Jump about… shout!
Fun without a doubt
Let the energy out
Dance and sing about
Let the energy in
That’s when you’ll begin

Jump up! Do the double leg kick
Quick! Jump high! Try!

Let the dance be found
Love will abound
Jump up and shout!
Sun, let my soul melt
Let the synergy out
Our feeling felt
Let the synergy in
Our feelings begin

Jump up! Do the double leg kick
Quick! Jump high! Try!

Let The Dance.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — C +G, +D, +Bb Am +G, +D
Am D

Written and recorded live in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. Inspired by a young girl that was inspired to dance while listening to me write this song.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Moonster… from the Darkside, Thereof
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderRunaway Train

Songwriting and Recording Along the Brandywine, Chester County, PA
Songwriting and Recording Along the Brandywine, Chester County, PA

LYRICS
Hear the whistle blowin’
Feel the train comin’ down the line

The earth does shake
The earth does quake
There’s much at stake
… a locomotive mistake

Who would save the day
If the train’s a runaway
Would you stop and pray
If the train’s a runaway

Runaway Train Music Video.mp4

Runaway Train.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — B7 E E+c#
A E

Written and recorded on the banks of the Brandywine Creek between Lenape and Chadds Ford, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Behind Door Number One
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderA Bundle Of Sticks

LYRICS
1, 2 buckle your shoe
3, 4 shut the door
5, 6 pick up sticks
Dang it! What do you call a bundle of sticks?
Am I as thick as a brick?
What do you call a bundle of sticks?

1, 2 buckle your shoe
3, 4 shut the door
5, 6 pick up sticks
7, 8 lay them straight
7, 8 don’t belate
7, 8 don’t hesitate
7, 8 don’t be late

1, 2 buckle your shoe
3, 4 shut the door
5, 6 pick up sticks
7, 8 lay them straight
9, 10 do it again
9, 10 do it again
9, 10 The End

A Bundle Of Sticks.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 4
A
A Em
A A+g Esus

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Fire In The Hole
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_border1, 2, 3 For What Dance

Writing Music in West Chester, PA
Writing Music in West Chester, PA

LYRICS
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, for what do we dance?
1, to what do we dance?

Bark it out
Don’t be afraid
Make a sound
Be found… out

Bark it out

Don’t be afraid
You are what you made
Now, make of it what you will
Shake it… better still

1, 2, 3, 4 what are we dancing for?

Dance a suspense dance (can’t wait to anticipate)
Dance a surveillance dance (see if there’s a scene gleam)
Dance an independence dance
Dance a reverence dance
Dance to thank God we’ve got a chance to dance!

1, 2, 3, for what? 1, 2, 3, 4 what do we dance for?
Dance for what
Jump about
Electrify I. Give Watt! (see your energy)

1, 2, 3, For What Dance.mp3

1, 2, 3, For What Song (How to Play the Guitar).mp4

pictures-and-videos

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – E / E less E add G
E / G / A / E

Written and recorded November 11 and 15, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The writing of the album got started at the Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day. As I would play, the children would start marching. Several of the songs on this album marched to the beat of that drummer.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Piano

From the album Songs To Make Babies March
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderTo Move Mountains

To Move Mountains.mp3 (Free MP3Download or Streaming Audio)

LYRICS
The clouds moved out of the way
’cause the mountains had something to say
“We appreciate the sunshine today”
When trouble is at bay
Conveyancing will outweigh
Why move mountains?
Why move a mountain?
Through our valley let peace roll in

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – Capo 5
D / A
A / G / D

Written and recorded November 12 and 14, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is about asking please… instead of wasting a life.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Piano

From the album Songs To Make Babies March
By Daniel Brouse