LYRICS
When I get close to you, there’s nothing that I can do
I start to march
Rhythm overtakes my heart
If I thirst
If the moth is parch
Let the march burst
Just you watch
Love will rain down
Love will reign down
Quench my thirst
Let the heart burst
No need to rehearse
Let the heart burst
Prior to the hearse
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – Capo 3
G (release one finger at a time)
Em
Em add G, D, Bb
Written and recorded November 11 and 16, 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.
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. Instead of yelling U-S-A, I though we should yell You-S-A!
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)
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.
LYRICS
Now it’s time to go to sleep. Good night.
Go to sleep
Now it’s time to dream of dreams
See scenes from realms seldom seen
Sleep comes creepin’ in
The day-life ends just in time for the night’s to begin
Now it’s time to search real deep
Not it’s time to dream a scene
Of the future… what is yet to come
The Age Grandeur when we come together… become
The Age Grandeur when we come together
In the nether
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 1
Am
Em
Am / Em
C / Em
G / Em
Em
Written and recorded November 12 and 14, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Psalm 37
1 Do not fret because of those who are evil
or be envious of those who do wrong;
2 for like the grass they will soon wither,
like green plants they will soon die away.
9 For those who are evil will be destroyed,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
10 A little while, and the wicked will be no more;
though you look for them, they will not be found.
11 But the meek will inherit the land
and enjoy peace and prosperity.
12 The wicked plot against the righteous
and gnash their teeth at them;
13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked,
for he knows their day is coming.
Matthew 5
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
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.
LYRICS
Take some blue
Take some yellow
Don’t forget violet
Do you know what I mean?
Take some green
(or mixing yellow and blue will do)
Color a rainbow
Don’t forget violet
If you read the directions, it calls for red
Or, you can always make do by adding some blue
If you forget the violet
(Aren’t-choo glad you got orange?)
If you’re bright
Take white light
With the rhythm of a prism
Separate the aggregate
And, you know you’ll get a rainbow
= rainbow
Like God make a promise such as this
No harm to humans I wish
Writing Throwing A Hissy Fit Song in West Chester, PA
LYRICS
If throwing a hissy fit could get you into heaven
Then, I’d quit
Too bad a temper tantrum doesn’t get you in
It’s a sin what you’ve been
[Forgive and forget?]
Before we forget, you’d better check if God will forgive
Takin’ your regret to the grave is a grave mistake
If you’re thinking God will give you a break…
Everybody ‘ll be dancing on your grave at your wake
If lying, cheating, stealing… could get you into heaven
You’d probably win
But, then again…
I wouldn’t bet your life on it
Nor throwing a hissy fit
You might as well quit
LYRICS
Dog gone it. Dag nab it.
Confounded stranger can’t read “DANGER!”
“BEWARE OF DOG” less you meet your God
Beware of God less you’re dog meat
He’s a big dog… you’re more the size of a dog treat
If you come knockin’ better be answerin’ to “Who is it?”
Hark,
That dog’s bit is worse than his bark
And, that dog’s bark is fierce
Listen as the shock of sound waves pierce
LYRICS
Water dripping from a faucet
Try to dodge the raindrops without getting wet
Unordered as the system may appear to be
It’s only because you’re too close to see clearly
LYRICS
The key is under lock and key
All modes of communication fail
Like a jaguar chasing a monkey
We’re taking on water… better bail!
The key still under lock and key
All routs of transportation fail
Like a jaguar chasing a monkey
Start walking on water… we need the Holy Grail
The key is locked on the inside
Drowning… respiration will fail
Like a poacher shoots the jaguar for a hide
Start treading treading water… it’s your tail
Like the monkey chases the weasel
Like the jaguar chases the monkey
Like the poacher chases the jaguar
All around the mulberry bush
The monkey chased the weasel;
The monkey thought ’twas all in fun,
Pop! goes the weasel.
Written and recorded on October 1, 2012 in Ambler, Spring House and West Chester, PA. Right in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy I locked my keys and phone inside the car.
Written and recorded on October 27 and 28, 2012.
The idea — Ambler, PA
Words and music — Conshohocken
Music and guitar recording — Eris Temple Arts, West Philly
Vocal recording and mixing — Exton
LYRICS
Perhaps you just awoke in the eye of a Frankenstein storm
Perhaps you did not hear, heed nor take warn
Perhaps you think it’s safe for you to go
Though the vantage is danger, fear NOT clear
But, maybe you think so?
Last Minute Jam Band at Dobbs, South Street, Philly
LYRICS
Why don’t we all praise God
At least a little
Though I don’t really like to use the word
Thanks for putting the talent on Earth
Please give me guitar…. give me drums…
Please give me management that can count some sums
Maybe Greg Davis on the guitar
… George Manney on drums
We’ll let Stanton count the sums
(Oh, yeah! Bring on the Revue with Bob Beru, too)
Kurrey can create the tune
The clapping keeping time
Debbi Calton introduces the band
Hey! With Michael Tearson lending a hand
Why don’t we all praise God
At least a little
Though I don’t really like to use the word
Thanks for putting the talent on Earth
Please give me guitar…. give me drums
Please give me management that can count some sums
Maybe Allen James on the guitar
Leaving space… for Garry Lee on bass
Peace Creeps and the Preferred Few,
Nicky Sbaffoni, Terence Donnelly,
More than I can ask for… how about you?
And, then…
I come to learn, Fern…
Fern will take us home.
ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 1
Em / A
Em / G / Em / A
Unknown chord (see diagram) / Em
I am hoping the song is not finished yet. The songwriting and recording started on October 16, 2012 and is inspired by the benefit to support Paul Kurrey (Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist / Etal.) The event took place on October 15 at Dobbs on South Street, Philadelphia, PA. The talent included: Richard Bush formally, The A’s, The Peace Creeps, Nick Clemens Band, Bob Beru, Beru Revue, Last Minute Jam Band, George Manney, Greg Davis, Allen James, Wally Smith, Garry Lee, Kenn Kweder, J. R. Stanton, Lou’s Privileged Few, Skip Deneberg, Debbi Calton, Lou Pica, Terrence Donnelly, Nicky Sbaffoni, Michael Tearson, Paul Kurrey and Blue Heather.
