bookmark_borderRepeat Offender

LYRICS
Look! He did it again
While wearing a grin
Did it again
Would you look at him
Well, take a look
The dirty crook
Stole my mother’s pocketbook
Would you take a look
The bones they rattled
The bones they shook
Their brains are scattered
Just take a look
Do you think it’s a sin
The he’s takin’, takin’, takin’ again
The margin for error is too slim
Would you get a load of him
Look! He did it again

Repeat Offender Instrumental.mp3

Repeat Offender.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Rock
Chords: Em Esus Em7 Em7(11) Em9
Rhythm: 102 BPM Jazz Rock / Heavy Metal

Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderGod’s Name

LYRICS
When you say, “God damn!
Who do you think I am?”
Going to pop a vain
God’s name in vain?

Throw a hissy fit
n’ rant n’ rage a bit
Still attached to mommy’s….?
Better get over it

Self-imposed wing clip
Your wig is in a flip
Lie, cheat, steal n’ gyp
Ya better get a grip

Are you tired of standing alone
Maybe it’s time to bring it on home

God’s Name.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E E+Bb / E7 A7 B7 / G A E

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderBalls

LYRICS
This is what you call
Hard ball
After all
You call your dutty your duty
Misrepresenting a fable
What you despise is your demise

This is what you call
Hard ball
After all
Get another plate
Of heaping, grubbing hate
No debate
When you’re irate

This is what you call
Hard ball
After all
West side of Church and Gay
Needs to find the way
Come to church today
For your getaway get away

This is what you call
Hard ball
After all
Scarecrow sings, “If I only had a brain”
Lord, have mercy… madman’s insane
Slippery slope… just loss in your gain
Yo, Boss, just loss in your gain
Again

Balls.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E hammer on/off / C A E / C A B7

Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Organ

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderWhat’s Up

LYRICS
What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America
No longer free to be brave
Is this any way to behave
Am I a public servant’s slave?

What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America
This town spent the 1st Amendment
Twisted the Constitution till bent
Now it doesn’t read the way it’s meant

What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America
They say you can’t say
They say you can’t play
Not any time… night or day

What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America
Reciting the Pledge is a crime
No Star Spangled Banner at any time
For you, County Seat, I’m cryin’
Over all of your cheatin’ and lyin’

What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America

What’s Up? .mp3

ABOUT
This song is about the West Chester Busking Ordinance.

The following activities are a crime without a license:
BUSKING (OR PERFORM) – includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: acting, singing, playing musical instruments, pantomime, juggling, magic, dancing, reading, puppetry, sidewalk art (working with non­-permanent, water­-soluble media, i.e., chalk, pastels, or watercolors directly on the pavement), and reciting.

Despite public hearings, testimony and votes to the contrary, the ordinance was passed behind closed doors.

Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: C Am G

Vocals, Guitar

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderSkin Tight

LYRICS
Is that a painted body
Or clothes as thin as skin
Are you being naughty
Or living life with a grin?
I guess you all call this a win-win
Come on everybody
Let’s let our friends jump in

The way you move
The way you bend
Into the groove
Message we send
Exit exist
Eternal mortality bliss
Space-time continuum such as this
I’m in a space-time continuum
Immortal bliss

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: E A B7

Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Organ

Written and recorded in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderAll American Dreamer

LYRICS
They call me a dreamer
It’s the best I can do
They call me a dreamer
Nuttin’ better to do
They call me the dreamer
With the follow-through
Look out, mama, I’m coming for you

American dreamer
In this day and age?
American dreamer
Future history page
American dreamer
Unlock your cage
Lookout, mama on the rampage

Come be a dreamer
For the best, if you do
Come be a dreamer
Nuttin’ better to do
Come be a dreamer
Grey sky turned blue
Come on, mama, we’ll make it come true
Come on, mama
You know you want to
Woohoo!

All American Dreamer.mp4

All American Dreamer.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords:
Recording: live digital 1-track stereo
Vocals, Guitar

Written and recorded in downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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bookmark_borderTool

LYRICS
I’ve got to hand it to you
The things that you do
You take the driver
And, give it a screw
Hatchet or ratchet
Whack, whack, whack
And, give it a crank
Slammer of a hammer
Bam, bam, bam
Give ‘er a slam
You’re a real tool
Playing the part of the fool

Tool.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords:
Recording: live digital 1-track stereo
Vocals, Guitar

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bookmark_borderLabor Of Love

LYRICS
The water boils
The noodle bends
Eroded soils (souls)
Devoted ends
The water boils
The ice melts
Human toils
Hands dealt
Ethics get the boot
Emperor’s new suit
Forbidden fruit
The Ends institute

The fire flame
Moth will tame
Moth inflame
God darn shame (in name)
Snake in the grass
Better cover your a$$
Because we’re fair game
Gotta give birth on Earth in pain
In vain
Labor of love
Heaven above
Labor of love

Labor Of Love.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Rock
Chords: Em BM7aug Eb
Recording: digital 16-track stereo
Vocals, Percussion, Keyboards and Synthesizers

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bookmark_borderAbove The Clouds

LYRICS
I am finding
Sun is shinning
On the other side of cloud cover
Blu sky lover
We’ll recover
On the other side of cast over
Star of the day — the brightest light
Millions of stars take over the night

I am finding
Man’s unwinding
Ashes to ashes… dust to dust
Greed and lust
Justice must
On the road to balance or bust
Rises in the East, sets in the West
Then, at night North Star works best

On my way
To the day
When all’s fair on the field of play
And, I’m finding
Sun is shinning
On the other side of the clouds raining

Above The Clouds.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: AM7 A A7 D7 / G D A
Recording: digital 8-track stereo
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

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bookmark_borderOpportunity Tune-ity Unity

Word War II Poster "Sow The Dead"
Word War II Poster “Sow The Dead”

LYRICS
Welcome to the age of opportunity
Polish and rub till it’s shiny
Smooth “like a well oiled machine”
No couth… just lean and mean
Removed the polish from humanity
Homogenized diversity insanity
The gene pool is going to dry (too dry)
Deaf, dumb and blind we’re all going to die
Mend
Comprehend
Message
Send
Our age sage
Mend comprehend
Lend hand
Understand
Opportunity tune-ity unity

Opportunity Tune-ity Unity (Music Video).mp4

Opportunity Tune-ity Unity.mp3

Opportunity Tune-ity Unity Instrumental.mp3

ABOUT
A song about the power of music helping to get through dire straights. That is to say, the opportunity for unity through tune-ity.

Style: Neo-progressive Polka
Chords: Em Em7(11) Esus / C Em / Esus+Bb
Rhythm: 122 BPM Polka Pop Rock
Recording: digital 12-track stereo
Vocals, Electric Slide Guitar, Keyboards and Synthesizers

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bookmark_borderHave A Heart

LYRICS
Right from the start
From the dawn to the dark
My heart is in it
Every minute
Through the seem/seam
In the dream
See the scene/seen

Omniview of what to do
Muslim, Christian, Jew
To others do
Ho you’d like the view
Omniview
From above love
Be the sky of blue

Right from the start
From the dawn to the dark
My heart is in it
Every minute
Through the seem/seam
In the dream
See the scene/seen

Have A Heart.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E AM7 / G#m7b5 / E A B7
Recording: digital 6-track stereo
Vocals, Guitar, Organ, Piano

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bookmark_borderJump For Joy

LYRICS
Eventually
We will see
The sky will clear
Especially
We will be
Without a fear
Jump for joy
Give everybody a smile
Jump for joy
Try humor on for a while

Finally
We are free
Hold freedom dear
Totally
Beings be
Come lend an ear

Gratefully
Feeling glee
Smiles do appear
Musically
Elevates me
May angels hear

Jump For Joy.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: A A7 DM7 / G D A

Vocals, Guitars

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. It’s about people that smile at you as they walk down the street.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderThe Best

LYRICS
The best
You bet
Unleash
Your beast
Or, better yet…
Come on out
Hear what I’m talking about
Beyond doubt
Cease the whine… forgiven pout

Give a shout
If you’re having a bout
Of the gout
Let love reign on your drought

As the scout
Can you hear hereabout
The lookout
For love about to sprout

The Best.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: E D A / F# F E

Vocals, Guitars

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. It’s about strangers walking by and saying things like “You are the best.”

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderJump Up And Down

LYRICS
Get up
Jump up and down
Get up
Jump up and down
Look around

Shake it up
Rattle and roll
Shake, rattle and roll

Join in the dance
While we’ve still got the chance

Got up
Jumped up and down
Got up
Jumped up and down
We found

Jump Up And Down.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: G A / G A E / A G
Recording: digital 10-track stereo
Vocals, Guitar, Organ

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