Songs Written For People I Admire

Just Passing Through is a collection of personal songs written, performed and collaborated with a team of friends, producers, session musicians, artists, songwriters, coaches. mentors and vocalists over the period of the last couple years. Many of these nice people are quite talented and it is the team work that takes each song from bare bones to production. Thank you for your support.

Just Passing Through

These songs were arranged and produced by Andy Warner, Julia Amirova contributed piano

Bert Keith/Andy Warner/Julia Amirova

The passing of Queen Elizabeth gave me pause to remember and celebrate both of my favorite queens. The Queen My Darling Mom copyright 2023 Albert Keith Kenna Ashley Fred Koll. Thanks to Elizabeth Grace and Michael Lewis for their encouragement and contributions to the songwriting co write process The Queen My Darling Mom by Albert Keith co-write credits Kenna Ashley, Fred Koll, Elizabeth Grace, Michael Lewis
Albert Keith  Vocals
Kenna Ashley Vocals
Fred Koll Guitar Mandolin Bass

The Queen My Darling Mom-w/Freddie Fingers Band

I wrote this song for my daughter Emily. You can see her pictures in the collage that is the song artwork. She is very special and I hope this song helps you get to know her better and love her as much as I do.
Bert Keith Guitar and Vocals 
Julia Amirova Piano
Andy Warner Fretless Bass Banjo Piano and Arrangement

Emily's Lens

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Emilys Lens

I wrote this note to Peter Yarrow. I am proud of it and a message of peace and love will save a lot of lives. Peter served humanity and I admire him for that. The two friends that are in the picture gave me the opportunity to write it and send it to Peter. Thank you Mike and Donnie.
Arranged and Produced by Andy Warner

A Note To Peter

A Note To Peter The Protester

I was inspired to write this when a friend, Steve Sidley, posted a message to stop school hazing on Facebook,. As a trainer in my professional life before I became a songwriter. I told this story many times as one of the great inspirational stories of overcoming obstacles in life and exceptionalism. God bless Sir Willard Wigan and his mom! Like Tiny Yellow Roses, it's the small things that make a difference.
Bert Keith Guitar and Vocals
Julie Amirova Piano

Small Things Matter

Small Things Matter-The Hazing of Sir Willard Wigan

Dedicated to the life and mission of Alexei Navalney to keep the expression and freedom of non violent political discussion of government performance alive in the world without political persecution and interference Democracy is on the ballot. Just think about it. We can't have progress without peaceful discussion and respect.
Jennifer Yoo Vocals
Bert Keith      Vocals
Julia Amirova Piano
Andy Warner Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Organ Production

Where The Sunlight Meets The Chill

Desert Flakes is a co write with Al Zubair Al Blushi 
Bert Keith Vocals and Guitar
Andy Warner Guitar Bass Piano Etc
Julia Amirova Piano

Desert Flakes

A Songwriters Life- We're just passing through
Arranged and Produced by Andy Warner

American Brew A neat place I visited where I composed this song.

Give Me Coffee Or Give Me Death Copyright Albert Keith 2025

Good Coffee is the cure on the path to righteousness
A small latte made with flowers atop the white cup crest
Cinnamon on the bar top, Blueberry muffins are so fresh
Where the shots took me to hell last night, the whiskey is the best

	
I looked up from the counter at the bottles on the bar
The label said Tarnished truth, It didn’t seem so far
Johnny Walker on the shelf, Bourbon Cream to Baileys ears
Bailey says why not, The Whistling Pig is here

American Brew, Give me coffee or give me death 
Where the the steam rises and my heartache starts to rest
American Brew, Give me coffee or give me death	


If  my soul dwells in Larceny, turn it off, I’ve had enough			
American Brew, Give me coffee, Or Give Me death
last night was really tough, turn it off I am a mess		
American Brew, Give me coffee, Or Give Me death
			
Bailey’s drink still on my breath, Yes I kissed the whistling pig
Just a minute, tarnished truth passed me on my street, 
Jameson, Lady Liberty,  Whiskey Rebellion,all the rest
American Honey, walk of shame, bitch slapped me in my chest

If my soul dwells in Larceny, turn it off, I’ve had enough			
American Brew, Give me coffee, Or Give Me death
last night was really tough, turn it off I am a mess
Where  the steam rises, my heartache starts to rest

					
Across the bridge to heaven to be near American Brew			
just a drop of latte, and  I’ll feel special too
just a drop of latte, and  I’ll feel special too

American Brew- Give Me Coffee Or Give Me Death

The Bard Of Old Bethesda is music today. The familiar role of the story teller telling the reality of music in the local drinking venues. Created by friends of mine who cared enough to motivate me to get exercise so I can continue my songwriting for many years. I edit and turned their poem into a song. Andy Warner on the arrangement.

Bard Of Old Bethesda

Rearview Mirror

Our World

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