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bookmark_borderNot Too Fancy (Just Right)

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LYRICS
No, you don’t look too fancy
Perfectly classy
For the occasion

Chorus
You can wear that look
Again and again
If over dressed
Thank God, it’s within

No, you don’t look too fancy
Stylishly sassy
For celebration

Chorus

No, you don’t look too fancy
Pleasant sight to see
Heavenly creation

Chorus

Not Too Fancy / Just Right.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 1
C add G, D
Am
Am G

While I was writing the music for this song at the corner of Market and High Streets, a friend saw me.. She was going to dinner across the street at Nooddi Thai Chef and asked me, “Do I look too fancy?”

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Firehose
By Daniel Brouse

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Writing Music at Everhart Park, West Chester, PA
Writing Music at Everhart Park, West Chester, PA

LYRICS
Eighty-one degrees
When you’re sitting under the trees
Not even a hint of a cool, cool breeze

Thawing the perma-freeze
Deforestation, our own worst enemy
The human blight on serenity

How long will we go on
Until we stop, stop, stop?
How long will go on
Until we drop, drop, drop?

Eighty One.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 3
Em Am C G

This song is about global warming and a hot, humid day in early May. When my kids were very young, we considered buying a vacation house in Florida. I warned them that climate change would turn Pennsylvania into a Florida house by the time they had grandchildren. I was wrong. Today, Pennsylvania is turning tropical in May.

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Firehose
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderIn The Pink

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LYRICS
Starting to think
’bout being in the pink
Waist deep in Spring
Summer’s approaching

Starting to ponder
What it means to wonder
Waste deep in Spring
Summer’s sizzling in

The climate, she’s a changing
Permanent as benevolence
Stalemate forever enduring
Arrogant as irreverence

In The Pink.mp4

Songwriting at Everhart Park, West Chester, PA
Songwriting at Everhart Park, West Chester, PA

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Dm Asus
D D6 Em
Em G D
G A D

This song is about the lack of Spring caused by global warming. All the pink cherry blossoms have fallen off the trees and are about “waste deep”.

While I was writing this song, local artist John Hannafin stopped. He had painted a picture of the blossoming trees and wanted to know if he could paint me in.

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Firehose
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderHear Ye Here Ye

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LYRICS
To the politicians, they grease his palm
Whose the one to say?
The choir sings the hypocrite psalm
Whose the one to say?

Chorus
Well, we’re here for you to hear today
That we are! We’re the ones to say

Incorporation, cooperation neglect
Whose the one to say?
Evolution of pollution, climate change effect
Whose the one to say?

Chorus

Repeat first verse

Hear Ye Hear Ye.mp3

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 1
A D A G A
EM

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderVerse And Chorus

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Songwriting In West Chester, PA
Songwriting In West Chester, PA

LYRICS
The words for the verse are crucial
And, I’m trying to figure it out

The chords for the chorus… revolution
And, I’m trying to hammer it out

Please let what they sing ring
Throughout the land
Please let what they play say
We understand

No need to rehearse. This crucible
Is sure to fire things up
The power of love is critical
The volume it’s time to turn up

Chorus

Verse And Chorus.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 4
A G A D A
A Em

Made in the USA (Ambler, Montgomery County and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR PART

bookmark_borderThinking Outside Pandora’s Box

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Songwriting in West Chester, PA
Songwriting in West Chester, PA

Thinking Outside Pandora’s Box.mp3
LYRICS
You might get more than you bargained for
If you try to open it up
Pandora’s box is nothing
Compared to what’s in store

Once you open the door
The genie is out for sure
Just try to begin
To get her back in

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Em G Em Am G Em

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderAs They Should

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LYRICS
Some people think, as they should
Then, act upon it real good
Without too much talk, talk, talk
Come on, Baby, let’s walk, walk, walk

No, you don’t need a chain holding you back
Try the love of a freedom attack

Some people do, as they cold
Then, follow through real good
Without too much bulk hulk sulk
Come on, Baby, let’s leave the dock

No you don’t need a rope holding you back
See what lover comes to fill any lack

As They Should.mp3

Songwriting in West Chester, PA
Songwriting in West Chester, PA

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 1
D G A D
D A G E
E G E A E G E

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR PART

bookmark_borderThe Sting

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I saw a plain wrapper
Conducting a caper

Songwriting in West Chester, PA
Songwriting in West Chester, PA

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 2
A C

Made in the USA (Ambler, Montgomery County and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

While I was writing this song, I noticed some strange activities going on around me. There was a plain clothes detective, an old man and what appeared to be a prostitute. The police officer walked past me and around the corner. The prostitute got out of her car and into the car with the old man. After they drove off, the detective re-appeared from around the corner and drove the prostitute’s car away.

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe But, Butt Song

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LYRICS
Here comes one walkin’ the dog
There’s one struttin’ outta the fog
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle a little bit
But, but, but, but, but, butt

People to the left
Talkin’bout black
People to the right
Talkin’bout white
Are people deft
On the attack
In spite of spite
Move to all right, alright?!?!

From the feet up the leg
Or, the head down the back
For more n’ more n’ more I beg
You know I love. A natural fact

People to the left
Talkin’bout black
People to the right
Talkin’bout white
From the feet up the leg
Or, the head down the back
We meet at the butt, but…
Sorry, I didn’t mean to make an ass of myself

Chords — Capo 2
Em walked down from top

A 1-track stereo recording made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

The song was inspired while sitting on the wall of the Courthouse and writing music. A couple young black “rappers” came and sat next to me on my left. Then, a white “cowboy” came and stood to my right. While I played the guitar, they started rapping back and forth at/with each other; however, despite our differences, we all agreed about the anatomy of the females that were walking by.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

From the album that is half Country and half Progressive Rock — Dr. Jackal and Mr. Rawhide
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBathing In The Light

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LYRICS
Where do you find beauty?
Is it in your comfort?
If you seek you must confront,
The demons in your body

Chorus
What the heck…
I see it in the crape of your neck
Down the small of your back
… and back
Are you sensitive behind your knee
… let’s see
Can I find your soul
In your sole?

Bathing in the light
Basking at the sight
How do I find beauty
Let me count the ways
With this view that I see
We could be here for days

Chorus

Bathing In The Light.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — C Am G

A 5-track stereo recording made in the USA (Hoopes Park, West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Two Way Street Beat
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderSure Thing

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LYRICS
If ever there was a time
For a sure thing
This would be the time
To bring
Make it yours
Make it mine
’cause this is a time for a sure thing

I’d like to take the time to say
This is a good day

If ever there was a time
For a sure thing
Let’s see what we can bring

Let’s get it on
Let’s have begun

Let’s bring everything

If we can raise praise…
Please may we raise the praise

Now, give it up

Give it up
Give it over to the sure
I can see what She can bring
I can see… eternity
I can see we can be

Bring on the sure thing

Sure Thing.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — D F
Asus Dsus

A 1-track stereo recording made in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Daniel — Vocals, Korg, Yamaha and Casio Keyboards (all instruments played simultaneously in an extemporaneous fashion.)

From the Techno Bad Bones and The…. album of music Spastical!
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderAfter You

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LYRICS
I’m coming at you
%$#* the vengeance
I’m coming at you with repentance

Sure, someday you’ll pay
But, it doesn’t have to be my way
I’m more than happy

The future’s your own destiny
It’s not up to me
Choose your own destiny

I’m coming at you
%$#* the vengeance
I’m coming at you with repentance

There’s no need to be defensive
This is all meant for our own good
If we would have just done what we could
Then we wouldn’t be in the dilemma
A little more Dalai Lama
A little less crusade
Would bring the aid

I’m coming after you
%$#* the vengeance
I’m coming after you with repentance

Every life comes to an end
Will your soul ascend…
On Judgement Day
When justice comes your way

I’m coming after you
There’s not much you can do
I’m diligent
Not violent
Gotta get the repentance through

After You.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Em Cm7 Em7(11) Em7

An extemporaneous 1-track stereo live recording made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Electric Guitar, Korg, Yamaha and Casio Keyboards (all instruments played simultaneously.)

From the Industrial Noize Pollution “HEAVY On Music” experimental album of music: The Weight Is Over
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOncoming Traffic

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Oncoming Traffic.mp3

LYRICS
If your ball should roll out onto the road
Before you run out, watch for the oncoming load

When you run out into traffic
It could end up tragic
Not the story you want told
“Tragic.. died before he was old.”

Wonder who built the roads anyway?
Now they just seem in the way
Of our progress in being a civilized civilization
On that superhighway of life
A bug’s life is strife
Being shattered on the windshield
’cause that oncoming load would not yield

My life became a mess
My innards on the interstate

Stop. Look. And, listen.

Before you run out on the road, look out for that oncoming load

Oh, %^&*!
Here comes a truck
Do you know if I can duck?

With a giant leap of faith we can overcome that oncoming freight

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — B variations (guitar tuned to B)

An extemporaneous 1-track stereo recording made in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Daniel — Vocals, Electric Slide Guitar, Korg, Yamaha and Casio Keyboards (all instruments played simultaneously.)

From the Industrial Noize Pollution HEAVY On Music Experimental album of music The Weight Is Over
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderAny Which Way

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LYRICS
Any which way
As long as it’s the highway

I’ve been listening to you all night and day
The only thing I’ve got to say…
Any which way
As long as it’s the highway

All night and day
I have to sit and listen to what you say
Any which way
As long as it’s the highway

This is your call…
Do you call for the fall?

Any which way
As long as it’s the highway

Any Which Way.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — E Em D E

A 1-track stereo recording made in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Daniel — Vocals, Electric Guitar, Korg, Yamaha and Casio Keyboards (all instruments played simultaneously in an extemporaneous fashion.)

From the Listening Deficit album of music What?
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Race Is On

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LYRICS
Said, the cat to the mouse,
“The race is on”
You know the race is on
Run!

The race is on

You know the race is on
When you hear the starting gun
The race is on
It’s time to run

Said, the dog to the cat,
“The race is on…
Didn’t you hear the starting gun?
Come on and run ’cause the race is on”

You know the race is on
When you hear the starting gun
Come on and run

Don’t hesitate as we commence the chase

Said, the spider to the fly,
“The race is on…
Go on and run,
The sticky web that I weave
Makes it hard to leave.”

Come on the race is on

1, 2… 1, 2 ready go

They’re off!
The race is on

You better run
Before the setting sun

Didn’t you hear the starting gun?
It’s in my heart to give you a little head start

The Race Is On.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — E Em D E

A 1-track stereo recording made in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Daniel — Vocals, Electric Guitar, Korg, Yamaha and Casio Keyboards (all instruments played simultaneously in an extemporaneous fashion.)

From the Listening Deficit album of music What?
By Daniel Brouse