A Christmas song. Waited for the last minute to buy my wife her present. 😞 A shout out to Russ Reiter for the accompaniment and production. The lyrics, melody, vocals, chord structure and soul of the song are mine but Russ truly helped me bring the music to life.

Christmas Eve - 12 - 1-19 - Master WAV

This is a story song and one of my favorites. Lyrics and Music by Mel Brown. Production And instrumentation by Mike Smith.  The melody and vocal is contagious!

Lyrics to "Fade Away"

You're a stranger girl
And that ring whispers you're married
But in the last few moments
I've fallen in love with you
When our eyes met
I could read in them a longing
For some tenderness
Like the lovin' you once knew

But I said "Fade away back in the summer night.
I'm sorry babe but the timing's just not right
For there's a man at home who will be there way long after
I'm packed and gone and moved far out of town."

So she looked at me
And said that there's no man at home.
Well his body's there
But his heart left long ago.
Stay a while and help me mend
And we just might not need pretend
To be casual friends
For the prying world to see.

But I said "Fade away back in the summer night.
I'm sorry babe but the timing's just not right
For there's a man at home who will be there way long after
I'm packed and gone and moved far out of town."

So she left the bar
And you know,
I almost stopped her
But in the final moment
I let her go instead.
I then set my sights on back
To some good scotch whisky
And the farewell words
That bounced round in my head.

I told her, "Fade away back in the summer night.
I'm sorry babe but the timing's just not right
For there's a man at home who will be there way long after
I'm packed and gone and moved far out of town."

"Fade Away"

This is a songwriter's dream of eventually writing his masterpiece. I wrote this when I was twenty three years old.   If you listen to the first ten seconds, you'll be hooked.  . 😁 Lyrics and music by Mel Brown. Instrumental, arrangement and production by Mike G. Smith.

Lyrics for "When I Write My Masterpiece"

When I write my masterpiece.
This whole damn world will hear me sing.
And my words will reach the moon and stars.
And in one mighty voice truth will ring
When they hear me sing my masterpiece.

Chorus

And I don't know where this'll take me
To the stars or to the corner bar.
I just know that I can grab your heart
When I pick up this ol' guitar.

When I sing my masterpiece
Kings and queens will honor me
And the whole world will know my name
And this ol' boy will never be the same
When they hear me sing... my masterpiece.

2nd Chorus

And lord knows where this'll take me
To the stars or to the planet Mars.
I just know that I can grab your heart
When I pick up this ol' guitar.

When I play my masterpiece
A gentle pride will wash over me.
And my life will be complete
As my words move on throughout the street
When they hear me sing... my masterpiece. my masterpiece. my masterpiece.

"When I Write My Masterpiece"

Strap yourself in!  This song will take you for a ride!  "In Your Dreams" is a song written for a young girl who desperately wanted a horse. She dreamed and dreamed that one day, a chestnut mare, would appear to her. She named her "Lightning" and while she slept, they were best friends. Eventually this little girl, Liz, realized her dream and her mom eventually brought Lightning home. This is the old style Rock version. Words and Music by Mel Brown, Production and Instrumentation by Mike Smith

Lyrics for "In Your Dreams"

Grab the reins
And hold on tight
You were born
To ride on through the night
The wind whispers
Child have no fear
For Lightning waits
With you right here.
In your dreams.... In your dreams.... in your dreams.

Chorus
You two will fly past lakes and fields
On a road that doesn't yield
You grab her mane. Just watch her run.
The ride won't stop.... with the setting sun.

A chestnut mare
And lightning fast
She's with you now
And in your past
She'll jump the fence
If you ask her to.
And learn to soar
Like champions do
In your dreams.... In your dreams... In your dreams

Chorus
You two will fly past lakes and fields
On a road that doesn't yield
You grab her mane. Just watch her run.
The ride won't stop.... with the setting sun.

In a cowboy hat
With a feathered band
You brush her coat
With a practiced hand
You offer her
A carrot stick
She'll nuzzle you
And give your face a lick
In your dreams.... In your dreams... In your dreams.

Guitar Instrumental

Now here's some words
That you probably knew
When the time is right
Your dreams come true.
Just close your eyes.
She'll appear to you.
And quietly wait
Like best friends do.
In your dreams... In your dreams.... In your dreams
In your dreams... In your dreams.... In your dreams

"In Your Dreams"

Being single is not all it's cracked up to be!  :)  Words and music by Mel Brown.  Instrumentation and production by Mike Smith.

Lyrics for "This Is Where I Came In"

I've been sittin here much too long.
Staring at your picture and hummin a song
I haven't heard rush through my memory that strong
In ten or twenty years.
And I've been reflectin over old goodbyes.
Over nights of mistrust
Which left those tears in you eyes.
Now I can truthfully say
If you were with me today
We'd work it out... in time.

But this is where I came in
I've watched it over and over again
The movie's not quite finished
But I know how it ends
Because this is where I came in.
Where I came in.

I've been waitin here... much too long
Well I've hardened a little
Hell, it ain't right or wrong
It just means that love
Will have to break through this song.
To find it's way in.
And I've been cruisin too many singles bars
Easy on the wallet 
But hard on the heart.
You never know how empty
Your old bed can be 
'Til you bring her home.

But this is where I came in
I've watched it over and over again
The movie's not quite finished
But I know how it ends
Because this is where I came in.
Where I came in.

This is where I came in
I've watched it over and over again
The movie's not quite finished
But I know how it ends
Because  this is where I came in.
Where I came in.

And I've been waiting here... much too long.

"This Is Where I Came In"

A song I started about thirty years ago and finally finished. A shout out to Russ Reiter for the guitar accompaniment and production. The lyrics, melody, vocals, chord structure and soul of the song are mine but Russ truly helped me bring the music to life.

Lyrics for "Gypsy Child"

I've searched through the years
For a girl just like you
So now you appear
Though you must fly away
Still I understand. that's all part of your beauty.
Your spirit is free, So you must leave today.

You moved in so gently
With wisdom and mirth
Your quick wit and laughter
Took me for all I was worth.

Your arms wrapped around
My old heart in three stages
And your sweet fading smile
Kept me turning the pages.

Chorus
Gypsy Child, I really love you.
But you belong to the world.
Gypsy Child, I'll always love you
That is why, If I had my way
You would still be leaving today.

An artist you are
Oh indubitably.
You painted your love
But girl, your canvas is me.
You'll live in mind
In a home that won't burn
I'll keep my ear to the ground
And await your return.

Chorus
Gypsy Child, I really love you.
But you belong to the world.
Gypsy Child, I'll always love you
That is why, If I had my way
You would still be leaving today.

Instrumental

Illusions abound
In the word of romance
They come and they go
As they frolic and dance.
I'll live this ol' dream
For as long as I'm breathin'
Your cute smile and memory
Is all that I'm needin'

Chorus
Gypsy Child, I really love you.
But you belong to the world.
Gypsy Child, I'll always love you
That is why, If I had my way
You would still be leaving today.

Gypsy Child - 5 - 28 - 19

Romance!  Lyrics and music  by Mel Brown.  Vocals by Mel Brown. Beautiful  instrumentation and production by Mike Smith.

Lyrics for "Find Me In The Morning"

Find me in the morning baby
Reach for me, I'll be there.
I'm the one who said he'd love you
'Til the snow of old age appears

Where will we go.
Think of all the tomorrows
There's a whole room of joy
For us to play in.
Still I cannot believe
That you're so fast asleep
While my mind's racing
A thousand miles a minute.

Find me in the evening baby
Turn the lights down...
Way down low
Come here close
And let's be lovers.
We've got all night
We can take it slow

And I really don't know
Where I'd be 
Or where I'd go
You found the lost pieces 
To my puzzle
And half the man I am
I give to your guiding hand
While my other half
Takes good care of you.

Half the man I am
I give to your guiding hand
While my other half
Takes good care of you.

"Find Me In The Morning"

Written many years ago. The steel guitar infuses an old country style with a pensive piece of poetry.  This is an extremely well written and well produced country song.  Words, Vocals, and music by Mel Brown.  Instrumentation and production by Mike Smith.  The Steel Guitar performance alone is worth a listen!

"Lonely As The Wind"

For Halloween about a crazy Corvette.  I wrote in on the way to my cousin's wedding in Kansas City. My Father, Mother, and sister, Joyce were all piled into my 1972 Orange VW Bus when we were nearly blown off the road by a Jet Black Corvette. This was written in the early eighties but didn't get produced until a few months ago. Lyrics, music, and vocals by Mel Brown. Production and musical arrangement by Mike Smith.

"ShadowVette"

Desperation after the breakup.   I always liked this in a bittersweet, melancholy way.   Haunting melody laced with pain and hope.  Words and music by Mel Brown, Instrumentation and production by Mike Smith.

"I Want You Here"

A miniature piece written for a friend's wedding.   Words and music by Mel Brown.  Instrumentation and production by Mike Smith

"Alan and Francine" Lyrics

Alan and Francine
Found each other in a dream.
Two souls touched with gentle fire
A peaceful mountain stream.

And then a love burst forth
As you two found each other.
Neighbors in a honeycomb
A search for one another.
Alan and Francine.
Alan and Francine.

"Alan And Francine"

This is a miniature.  About 55 seconds long but I think it's cool. A custom song for my friend,  "Gregory" after he proposed to his wife.  Words and music by Mel Brown.  Instrumentation and production by Mike Smith.

"Gregory"

This song will take you on a journey.   Words and Music by Mel Brown, Piano and production by Mike Smith.

"Never Wrote A Christmas Song"

I've been writing music for many years.  My tunes will not disappoint you!  I am a true wordsmith and my melodies are contagious.  My voice will stay in your head!  :)

Mel Brown

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