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Follow The Bouncing Ball

Posted on March 22, 2017March 29, 2017 by admin

LYRICS
Follow the bouncing ball
It’s a sing-along for all
The Bouncing Ball Ball
Be you picker be you grinner
Leave a glass slipper
Following The Bouncing Ball Ball

Follow the bouncing ball
Dance, twirl, sprawl
The Bouncing Ball Ball
Enormous for us all
Enormous with us all
The Bouncing Ball Ball

By chance would care to dance
Dip full? We’ll enthrall
I’ll catch you… you won’t fall
At The Bouncing Ball Ball

Carriage-pumpkin uninstall
Stroke of midnight call
Better get back to your house
Before your ride turns to mouse

Follow The Bouncing Ball.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Folk Rock
Chords: AM7 A E Abdim / D A C E / C E
Digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

Written at the corner of High and Market Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

At The Corner

Posted on March 11, 2017 by admin

LYRICS
The days are getting warmer
I’ll meet you at the corner
Bring your guitar
We’ll sing a bar
Of any ole blues you choose
When you’re done paying your dues
Any ole blues you choose

The days are getting longer
Meet me down at the corner
Come on, come
And bring your drum
Play any ole blues you choose
And, there’s really nothing to lose
Any ole blues you choose

We’re not getting younger
Meet me up at the corner
Raising your voice
To voice your choice
With any ole blues you choose
Singing any ole blues you choose
Any ole blues you choose

At The Corner.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E A B7

Vocals, Guitar

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

From the album Gay Church

Sun Ray

Posted on March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 by admin

LYRICS
Sun ray
Dance and play
Shine fine
Make my day
You know who
Playing peek-a-boo
From behind a cloud
Follow the leader
With my shadow
Tight rope teeter
Look out below!
Come out in the sun
Let’s have some fun
Step into the light
Feeling all right
Alright, bright
Light in sight

Sun Ray.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E A E G / E A E G E / D A E
Vocals, Guitar

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

From the album Gay Church

God’s Odds

Posted on March 9, 2017 by admin

LYRICS
The odds are 1:1
Coming undone
No need to flip a coin
Inevitable
The way things are goin’
Irrefutable future
No road to misery
For our destiny

The Gods are/our one to won
Come together
Under the sun
Forever
One believer
Got to move past
The fork in the path
Promised land at last
Within grasp

God’s Odds.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E / A G G D A / B7

Vocals, Guitar, Organ

Written in center city Philadelphia and the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

Folsom Prison Blues

Posted on February 28, 2017June 8, 2019 by admin

Folsom Prison Blues MP3

Coversong originally made famous by Johnny Cash
Written by Johnny Cash

Folsom Prison Blues.mp3

E             
I hear the train a-coming, it's rolling round the bend
                                                E7  
and I ain't seen the sunshine since I don't know when
    A                                              E    
I'm stuck at Folsom Prison, and time keeps draggin' on
         B7                                    E
But that train keeps a-rollin' on down to San Antone

E
When I was just a baby, my Mama told me 'Son,
                                           E7
always be a good boy; don't ever play with guns.'
      A                                       E
But I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die
       B7                                           E
when I hear that whistle blowin' I hang my head and cry
[Guitar solo/interlude]

I bet there's rich folks eatin' in a fancy dining car
They're probably drinking coffee and smoking big cigars
But I know I had it coming, I know I can't be free
But those people keep a moving, and that's what tortures me

Well, if they freed me from this prison, if that railroad train was mine
I bet I'd move it on a little farther down the line
Far from Folsom Prison, that's where I want to stay
And I'd let that lonesome whistle blow my blues away

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Gay Church

Let Go

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by admin

Let Go.mp3

LYRICS
Your hands are bleeding
’cause you’re not conceding
You know…
Why don’t you just let go
Get a hold on your heart
Let the hate depart
Dissipate the hate
Why don’t you just let go?
Participate dissipate hate
You know…
Why don’t you just let go?
Get a grip on emotions
Try flowing like the oceans
Ride the wave
Why don’t you just let go?
Be brave… behave… surf the wave
With the flow
Why don’t you just let go?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E / D A G E

Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Organ

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

From the album Gay Church

Repeat Offender

Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by admin

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

God’s Name

Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by admin

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

Balls

Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by admin

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

What’s Up

Posted on February 26, 2017 by admin

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

Skin Tight

Posted on February 24, 2017 by admin

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

Jump For Joy

Posted on February 20, 2017 by admin

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

The Best

Posted on February 20, 2017February 20, 2017 by admin

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

The Emperor’s New Suit

Posted on November 21, 2016November 21, 2016 by admin

LYRICS
No matter how you change your look
You’re still lookin’ the crook
Turning up the steam on your dream
Synergy of energy… you and me
Despite your guise of disguise
Not a real big surprise

No matter how you cook the books
No matter your deceiving looks
Turning down the mean of your dream
Equally equity… you and me
Despite your guise of disguise
Not a real big surprise

No matter how you block the road
Anger management overload
Time to know what your dreams mean
Negativity of hostility
Lord, help me
Despite your guise of disguise
Not a real big surprise

Look Mommy the Emperor’s not wearing any clothes
He’s wearing his birthday suit!

The Emperor’s New Suit.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Freedom Folk Rock
Chords: A Am7 D D9 / G D A
Recording: live

Vocals, Guitar

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

From the album Gay Church