bookmark_borderPlease Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood

Made famous by The Animals
Written by Benjamin / Marcus / Caldwell

Verse 1:

	 Bm                 A
	Baby, do you understand me now
	G                           F#
	  Sometimes I feel a little mad
	      Bm                                   A 
	Well don't you know that no-one alive can always be an angel
	G                                   F#
	  When things go wrong I seem to be bad

Chorus:

	D                      Bm                  A
	I'm just a soul who's intentions are good
	G           [N.C.]                     Bm
	Oh Lord   please don't let me be misunderstood

[repeat intro (2X)]

Verse 2:

	Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
	With a joy that's hard to hide
	And sometimes it seems that all I have to do is worry
	And then you're bound to see my other side

[repeat chorus]

Bridge:

	Bm    A  [first 3 beats as per intro]
	/ / / /

	G            A       G           A
	  If I seem edgy, I want you to know
	 G            A               D     Bm/F#
	That I never mean to take it out on you
	G                 A             G       A
	  Life has it's problems and I get my share
	     G                        F#
	And that's one thing I never mean to do, 'cause I love you

Verse 3:

	Oh, oh, oh, baby, don't you know I'm human
	Have thoughts like any other one
	Sometimes I find myself long regretting
	Some foolish thing, some little simple thing I've done

[repeat chorus followed by intro (1X) to fade]

Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (Coversong).mp3
A cover song recorded on November 29, 2012 in Chester County, PA. I would tell you what it is about… but, I’m afraid you might misunderstand.

It was recorded as an on-the-fly by-the-seat-of-your-pants, 1-track, stereo, passion piece.

From the album You Made the Bed You Lie In

bookmark_borderHunter’s Moon

LYRICS
The Hunter’s Moon hovers on the horizon

Once the setting sun is done
It will be a full moon risin’

The folklore of the sky
Trying to answer, “why?”
The folklore of the sky
Understanding the part that is I

The nocturnal prey play after day
The Hunter’s moon shinning like noon
Gives light to the motion of flight

Let go. Whish. (The string of the bow)

Good night!

Hunter’s Moon.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG

The Hunter’s Moon is so named because plenty of moonlight is ideal for hunters shooting migrating birds in Northern Europe. The name is also said to have been used by Native Americans as they tracked and killed their prey by autumn moonlight, stockpiling food for the winter ahead. The Hunter’s Moon and Harvest Moon are not brighter, smaller or yellower than during other times of the year, but all full moons have their own special characteristics (based primarily on the whereabouts of the ecliptic in the sky at the time of year that they are visible.) The full moons of September, October and November, as seen from the northern hemisphere (which correspond to the full moons of March, April and May as seen from the southern hemisphere) are well known in the folklore of the sky.
— Wikipedia

Written and recorded on November 29 and December 1, 2012 during a Hunter’s Moon.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Winter Wonders
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderSlick (Winter Mix)

LYRICS
The tricks with this mix
Involve staying on course
You know? When visibility is low
Trying to avoid blunt force

To hell with hail
that falls to the ground
We’ll sustain the freezing rain
And, figure a work around

Damn the don’t knows
Full speed in the head

The fix for this mix
Involves getting out from betwixt
From above… snow… ice below

Slick (Winter Mix).mp3

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – E
D Eb E
E Eb D

Written and recorded November 27 and 29, 2012. It started with trip from West Chester… through Chester County… past Great Valley… and into center city Philadelphia… during a winter storm.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion

From the album Winter Wonders
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderPush The Envelope

LYRICS
When it comes to a shove
Push the envelope
If the answer is, “nope”
Push the envelope

Sometimes you need the touch of a kid glove
Sometimes you need a blessing coming down from above
Sometimes you just need to give them enough rope
To push the envelope

Out of the box
I was outside of the box
Shredding chains and shedding locks
Cunning as a fox

With a band that rocks
There’s hope
We’ll push the envelope

Push The Envelope Part 2.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Am A
Gsus4 Am

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards

Recorded on November 27, 2012 in Chester County, PA. It was recorded as an on-the-fly by-the-seat-of-your-pants, 1-track, stereo, passion piece.

From the album You Made the Bed You Lie In
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOhio

Originally by Neil Young
Cover by The End

LYRICS
Tin soldiers and Nixon coming,
We’re finally on our own.
This summer I hear the drumming,
Four dead in Ohio.

Gotta get down to it
Soldiers are cutting us down
Should have been done long ago.
What if you knew her
And found her dead on the ground
How can you run when you know?

Gotta get down to it
Soldiers are cutting us down
Should have been done long ago.
What if you knew her
And found her dead on the ground
How can you run when you know?

Tin soldiers and Nixon coming,
We’re finally on our own.
This summer I hear the drumming,
Four dead in Ohio.

Ohio (Neil Young Cover Song).mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – Dm F C
Gm7 C

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards

A coversong recorded on November 27, 2012 in Chester County, PA for use in an album about authority run amuck. It was recorded as an on-the-fly by-the-seat-of-your-pants, 1-track, stereo, passion piece.

From the album You Made the Bed You Lie In

bookmark_borderMoonshine

LYRICS
Give praise for the moonshine
Pass on the sun’s rays (raise)
Give praise for the nighttime

Reflections from afar
Shedding light from a star
Phenomenon bizarre
Traveling as both wave and particles

Give praise for the sunshine
Bounce off the moon’s backside
Making the full moon shine fine
Giving rise to the ocean’s tide

Reflections from afar
Shedding light from a star
Phenomenon bizarre
Bringing a lifetime of spectacles

Give praise the stars do shine
Travel through vast space
To grace the crisp wintertime
Shinning down on the human race

Reflections from afar
Shedding light from a star
Phenomenon bizarre
Traveling as both particles and wave
Causing us to howl and crave
… none too soon to howl at the moon

Moonshine.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Key of C

Written and recorded on November 26, 27 and 28, 2012 in West Chester and Ambler, PA. It is about getting sunlight in the wintertime to keep you healthy and happy… and the way a full moon full of reflection can make you feel crazy.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Winter Wonders
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderMy Thoughts Are With You

Songwriting In Chester County, PA
Songwriting In Chester County, PA

LYRICS
As you go out in the big wild world
My thoughts are with you
As you grow from young through old
My thoughts are with you

If Ideas are too complex… if ideas do perplex
My thoughts are with you
If you feel as though you’re living under a hex
My thoughts are with you

I’d be more than willing to lend my brain
I’d be more than happy to help explain
It might even be fun… and entertain
Or, if we’re lucky… benefit humanity a bit

Whether a whale under slaughter
Or, parent of dead daughter
Whether deaf in a life of silence
Or, victim of domestic violence
My thoughts are with you

My Thoughts Are With You.mp3

My Thoughts Are With You (Writing the Song Guitar Video).mp4

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – A B7sus4 A
B7sus4 G

Written and recorded on November 21 and 25, 2012 in West Chester, PA. It is about sending out positive thoughts.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Winter Wonders
By Daniel Brouse



bookmark_borderThe Shopping Blues

LYRICS
I wish I could shop until I drop
Alas, there’s nothing I can do
I get the shopping blues

Wish I could get that “best price” pop
Get a rush like a bunny… hop, hop, hop
Alas, there’s nothing I can do
I get the shopping blues

No pause to contemplate the (environmental) flop
My Christmas wish — stop, stop, stop

Free MP3 Downloads, Videos, Lyrics, Chords and Information

From the Christmas Treasures albums Last Christmas by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThank God

Writing the Song Thank God on Thanksgiving Day
Writing the Song Thank God on Thanksgiving Day

More Than Fine.mp3 (Free MP3 Download or Streaming Audio)

LYRICS
Very thankful you gave us the day
And, I’d be more than happy to do it again
Thankful to make it all this way
And, I’d be more than happy to do it again

An opportunity of a lifetime
A gift of time that I can call mine

Quite thankful for the day and the night
And, I’d be more than happy to do it again
Thankful for the might of your light
And, I’d be more than happy to do it again

An experience of a lifetime
An existence that’s more than fine

ABOUT THE SONG

Written and recorded on Thanksgiving Day, 2012.

From the Christmas Treasures album Last Christmas by Daniel



bookmark_borderTimes Square NYC

Songwriting in Times Square, NYC
Songwriting in Times Square, NYC

This song was written and recorded at Times Square, New York, NY.

 

This song was inspired by the all those who have immigrated to the USA… those that have passed through Ellis Island… and… anyone who has been forced to an island before becoming a citizen. A similar tragedy is happening right now in Australia at Christmas Island. Hmmmm… Christmas Island… an ironic name of a place to send misfit refugees?

Times Square Guitar Playing
Times Square Guitar Playing

A song about the thrill of watching humans run in their self-created rat race.

Daniel – Guitar

from the album Beauty and the I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderRainy Day Blues

LYRICS
Ain’t got the rainy day blues
’cause I see the rainbow hues
Since I can’t go out anyway
Might as well stay in and play

Ain’t got the rainy day blues
Ain’t got to be paying dues
Why don’t we all while away
We can sway, dance and play

Rainy Day Blues.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Key of D

Written and recorded inside a pick-up truck during the pouring rain on September 18, 2012 at the corner of Routes 100 and 30, Exton, PA.

Daniel – Vocals, Harmonica

from the album Beauty and the I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderNo Strings Attached

LYRICS
Not puppet
Nor marionette
Not God’s pet
You have your freewill
Yet, you bet on remote control
Until you set yourself free…
I guess you’ll always be…
Under control
Still acting possessed by some sort-of troll

Not inmate
Nor Wizard Of Oz
Not God’s fate
You have your freewill
Still, you bet on remote control

No Strings Attached.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
D slide up to the 5th, 4th, 3rd frets

Written and recorded on September 17 and 18, 2012 at Marsh Creek and Exton, PA.  I started writing this song while sitting along the lake at Marsh Creek State Park watching a man operate his remote controlled boat.  Do some people think they are controlled by God in the same way?

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Beauty and the I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderUnexpected Applause

LYRICS
From across the street… thundering applause
Then, a yell from a junk
Bring on the funk

Life’s your stage
Don’t act your age
Life’s our stage
Unlock your cage

Sometimes it’s best when the song ends
Giving rise to the tide… the audience begins

Clap your hands
Whistle and shout
Let love’s emotion out

[ruckus takes place]

Sometimes the feat of the street
Posses your beat
You don’t wanna fade out
Rather end with a bang
No, don’t wanna fade out [fake fade out]
Want this song to be sang
Sing, sang, sung

The miles of smiles riles
Imagination
Creation
Salvation
Stimulation
Imagination

Unexpected Applause.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 2
Am
Am / C
Am / G

Written and recorded September 14, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The song started off being inspired by an old Blondie song on the radio, “Call Me”. Then, while I was writing the guitar part, an unexpected round of applause started from across the street. Next, I was recording the vocals inside the cab of the mobile recording studio… right when it was time to sing “Sometimes the feat of the street posses your beat”… a couple kids caused a severe banging on the vehicle. There is nothing like playing and creating music… especially when there is audience participation.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Beauty and the I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderGoings-on

LYRICS
There’s a lot going on
There’s a lot going on here
There’s a lot going on right here (right now)

Understanding
Am I being clear
Demanding
Causing some to fear
Unable to take it in
Confusion confusing
Confusing confusion

Find the mirror
Looking down from above
Eliminate terror
Shining the light of love

Goings-on.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Dm
Dm less F, A
Am

Written and recorded on September 14, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is about finding the focus through the confusion.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOne-der

Writing the Song * One-der *
Writing the Song * One-der * in West Chester, PA

LYRICS
Did you wish for a wonder?
No wonder… it’s here
Did you wonder about a two-for?
Do you wish it here?
Two-for-one-der

Imagine this
Dream a dream
Get one free

Wish for wish
A fabulous
Bargain
Wonder if I can do it again?
And, then
It will just happen

Poof Bang Pow Wow
Pow-wow of the spirits hear it
Ha
Wunderbar

One-der (Writing the Lyrics) .mp4 video

One-der .mp4 music video

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 4
Em / E
D / A / E

Written and recorded on July 2, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

by Daniel Brouse

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