Dance, Pop, Novelty - Dave Heffner

Arianna vocals
LYRICS
Looked at the stars in the sky.
Thought about how it would look through different eyes.

Through the eyes of another.
Through the eyes of another.

Began to see the world as a very large place.
We are all lonely creatures in a very big space.

Through the eyes of another.
Through the eyes of another.

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Eyes Of Another (ft. Arianna - vocals)

Arianna Rader (granddaughter) sings this pop-style song about "Speaking Up" for the things that are important. Written and produced by Dave Heffner.
LYRICS
VERSE1
Speak up.
Speak loud.
Speak the truth.
Speak, be proud.
PRE-CHORUS1
Speak up, for what is right.
Speak up, for what is wrong.
Speak up, put up a fight.
Speak up, you be strong.
CHORUS1
You must be bold.
The truth be told.
Not bought or sold.
Your words are gold.
VERSE2
Speak up.
Speak loud.
Speak the truth.
Speak, be proud.
PRE-CHORUS2
Speak up, don’t be a pawn.
Speak up, we will carry on.
CHORUS2
When the world
Has lost its way.
It’s important
What you say.
VERSE3
Speak up.
Speak loud.
Speak the truth.
Speak, be proud.
PRE-CHORUS3
Stand tall, my friend.
You do not bend.
CHORUS3
We leave no doubt,
For truth we shout.
Our words take flight.
Let’s set things right.
REFRAIN
Speak up……
Speak loud……
Speak the truth……
Speak, be proud……

Speak Up (ft. Arianna Rader - vocals)

George Clementi wrote the lyrics and sings this humorous song,   along with playing the guitar tracks. The music is written and produced by Dave Heffner in the classic country style.
LYRICS
Verse 1
Woke up this morning ‘bout half past four.
Stopped me in the hallway before I reached the door.
“You never seem to pay attention when I want to talk.”
“You always say you’re tired when I ask you for a walk.”
“I need to know you love me ‘cause I’m not too sure.”
“One more thing, Baby, that hurts me to the core,
You seem a little distant and you don’t call me ‘Baby’ no more.”
Verse 2
What you think you’re see’n ain’t exactly what it seems.
You’re a special lady. The woman of my dreams.
You’re such a good cook you could work at Benihanas.
Your biscuits and gravy’s much better than my Mama’s.
Your legs are nice and strong and you got a special charm.
I’ve seen you walk a mile with a baby in each arm.
You’re a grown up lady and I can’t call you “Baby” no more.
Bridge
Piano - Dave
Guitar - George
Verse 3
You see some other women and you think that they look better.
Guess you haven’t seen yourself in my favorite blue sweater.
Got you an iPhone ‘cause I know you like to talk.
While you had a conversation, you shoveled our whole walk.
I guess what I am sayin’ is my love still grows.
You’re a special lady from your head to your toes.
You ain’t no baby and I can’t call you “Baby” no more.
You ain’t no baby and I can’t call you “Baby” no more.

You Ain't My Baby (ft. George Clementi - vocals, guitar)

George Clementi wrote the lyrics and sings this country-style humorous song about a big spender and his regrets. Dave Heffner wrote the music and produced the song.
LYRICS
INTRODUCTION
Talkin’ to myself 
And I’m movin’ kind of slow,
I ask myself this question:  
“Where’d my youth and money go?”
Tell me please.

CHORUS 1
Where did it go?
I made a lot of money
But I ain’t got nothing to show.
No money in the bank.
My future’s in the tank. 

VERSE 1
Sometimes before I can cash my check,
Most of its gone. Already spent.
I’ll buy those toys for us big old boys
Before I even can pay the rent.
Looks like the party might be over.

CHORUS 2
Where did it go?
I made a lot of money
But I ain’t got nothing to show.
No money in the bank.
My future’s in the tank. 

VERSE 2
Borrow and spend I have to say
Is something I regret.
Fishing boats and leather coats,
I’m trying hard to forget.
Looks like the party might be over.

BRIDGE
I had a 24 karat gold chain on my chest.
I loved my car. A Mercedes Benz. But…
It just got repossessed.  

CHORUS 3
Where did it go?
I made a lot of money
But I ain’t got nothing to show.
No money in the bank.
My future’s in the tank. 

VERSE 3
Sometimes I gamble my very last dime,
But all I ever do is lose.
Looks like the party might be over.

CHORUS 4
Where did it go?
I made a lot of money
But I ain’t got nothing to show.
No money in the bank.
My future’s in the tank.

Party's Over (ft. George Clementi - vocals)

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David B. Heffner  - songwriter, producer
Anna K. Rader - vocals
Len Cagle - sax
Copyright 2015 David B. Heffner

Comfort - feat. Anna Rader - vocals, Len Cagle - sax

Dave Heffner - Songwriter, Producer
Anna Rader - Vocals
Copyright 2015 David B. Heffner

To those we love... with a beat!

I Can't Stop Loving You - feat. Anna Rader - vocals

See video: https://youtu.be/ZYibHGPHL_E
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Dave Heffner - songwriter and producer
Anna Rader - vocals
Len Cagle - sax

Copyright 2015 David B. Heffner

What Did I Say - feat. Anna Rader-vocals, Len Cagle-sax)

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Dave Heffner - music and production
Margaret Abbott - violin
Tim Breon - classical guitar
Electronic classical or dance.
Copyright 2015 David B. Heffner

Love Is Magic (f. Margaret Abbott - violin, Tim Breon - guitar)

Introducing 5 year old Arianna. Children's electronic dance music. Is there such a genre? Youtube lyrics: https://youtu.be/bTpl5mm5crI  Let the kids jump around... adults, too! Song and production by Dave Heffner. See DAVIDHEFFNER.COM. Copyright 2016 David B. Heffner

New Ballet - Children's EDM (f. Arianna - 5yrs old)

See YouTube for lyrics: https://youtu.be/oatSuNnvKXs. See https://DAVEHEFFNER.COM. Alice Weiler - vocals, Bruce Klepper - string arrangement (https://soundcloud.com/bruce-klepper-1), Dave Heffner - music and lyrics. Classical composer Bruce Klepper has been creating orchestral string arrangements on several of my new songs, including this one, which adds a wonderful richness to the electronic composition. We are both learning how to work together over the Internet from my northeastern location to his western residence. Alice's voice fits this song well and is enhanced with her doing multiple vocal layers at several points in the song. The lyrics help remind us to not worry about the things we cannot control. This is now the fourth song on the “yet to be named” upcoming summer album. Photo courtesy of Jan Heffner; taken in Colorado.

Tomorrow We'll See (see notes on collaborators)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/sug9qPksUBU. Copyright 2018 David B. Heffner. From "Love & Friendship" album. See https://DAVEHEFFNER.COM. This song was just for fun! Programming over twenty synthesizers with a catchy drum beat is my way of having a good time. Enjoy!

Let's Dance

Go to YouTube: https://youtu.be/x_b2E_jIpLE. Arianna Rader - vocals, Dave & Jan Heffner - vocals, Dave - piano, synths) Style: pop. Copyright 2018 David B. Heffner. See https://DAVEHEFFNER.COM.
One of the harder decisions my wife and I have had to make, was whether to stay in the home and community we know and enjoy or to move near to our daughter’s family, which is quite a distance away. This song expresses that decision. Using an iPad, I recorded 7-year-old granddaughter Arianna singing the vocal lead at her home while playing the early version of the song through headphones for her. The recordings were then transferred at home to my main equipment in order to produce the final version of the song. Jan and I sing the chorus together with Arianna.

Together - feat. Arianna Rader (7yrs old) - vocals

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This is the first completed production following a recent move from Pennsylvania to Colorado. Happy to be working with singer Anna Rader again.

Should I Stay (ft. Anna Rader - vocals)

Youtube: https://youtu.be/_xnGuzS67DQ
Website: https://DAVEHEFFNER.COM
This song is dedicated to my little grandson Abraham, who loves dance music and cheese.  After hearing him singing "Cheese, Baby!" for a couple weeks, it seemed natural to write a song. A tough music critic, he approves of this music. The only endorsement I need. 
LYRICS
VERSE 1
Cheese, Baby… Yeah!
Running on the playground and falling in the dirt,
We all make mistakes and we sometimes get hurt.
One thing that will make me feel alright,
Is to serve me a treat when I get home at night.
Give me (chorus)
VERSE 2
How about string cheese… Please?
Give me a call when you get some time.
I like to hear the news and not get behind.
If you’re too busy to give me a ring,
You can always send me one special thing.
Send me (chorus)
BRIDGE
Ricotta, American, Mozzarella, Parmesan and Feta, too.
Sharp, Brie, Cottage, Swiss, and don’t forget Blue.
Camembert, Gouda, Monterey, Muenster are not alone.
There’s Cream Cheese, Colby, Pepper Jack and Provolone.
VERSE 3
Maybe some crackers, too?
Don’t need more money and don’t need gold.
Too many things can soon get old.
Give me a house that is warm all day.
Which leaves me with just one more thing to say.
I love (chorus)
CHORUS
Cheese, Baby! Cheese, Baby!
Let’s agree.
Cheese, Baby! Cheese, Baby!
It’s for me.
Cheese, Baby! Cheese, Baby!
You should know.
Cheese, Baby! Cheese, Baby!
Love it so!

Cheese, Baby! (ft. Dave Heffner - vocals) Inspired by 5 yr old Abe

Funk City (Instrumental)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/NeK4K0Q-eyc.  Website: https://DAVEHEFFNER.COM. Featuring Anna and Ari Rader on vocals. Dave on keyboards and production. Style: Electronic Pop. The message of the song can be best described by the pre-chorus, "You can dream and you can change. All the world is your domain." Several manipulated vocal effects of my voice were added for creative enhancement. Daughter Anna sings the verses and is joined in the chorus by her daughter. I am grateful for the opportunity to have them participate.
LYRICS
VERSE1
There’s no shame and there’s no blame.
Pick yourself up and make your claim.
Only you can really know, 
What’s inside that needs to grow.
PRE-CHORUS1
You can dream and you can change.
All the world is your domain.
VERSE2
Beacon of Hope. Squash all despair.
Passion’s the aim. Breathe in the air.
Only you can really know, 
What’s inside that needs to grow.
PRE-CHORUS2
You can dream and you can change.
All the world is your domain.
CHORUS2
You can dream. You can dream.
You can dream. You can dream.
BRIDGE PT2
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah
You can dream. Ou-Ou
You can dream. Ou-Ou
VERSE3
Some may tell you what to do.
Stop to know if it’s for you.
Only you can really know,
What’s inside that needs to grow.
PRE-CHORUS3
You can dream and you can change.
All the world is your domain.
CHORUS3
You can dream. You can dream.
You can dream. You can dream.
ENDING
Ou-Ou,  Ah-Ah, Ou-Ou, Ah-Ah
Ou-Ou,  Ah-Ah, Ou-Ou, Ah-Ah
Ou-Ou

You Can Dream (ft. Anna & Ari Rader - vocals)

A SONG ABOUT TRUE LOVE
YouTube: https://youtu.be/5b0Mr6_2hpg. Website: https://daveheffner.com. Style: electronic. Featuring: Anna Rader - vocals. As the lyrics questions below in the chorus, "What more can you ask than love from the heart?" Vocalist Anna sings the lead as well as the backup and vocal effects in this electronic ballad style song.
LYRICS
INTRO
Love from the heart.  2X
VERSE1
Yes, I’m happy that you are kind.
I really like when you use your mind.
But how much do you love me, from your heart? From your heart.
It’s not what you say, and only you can show.
Not what others think, ‘cause only you can know.
Love from the heart.
VERSE2
I like when you say you’re mine.
I am always looking for a sign,
Of how much you love me, from your heart. From your heart.
There’s no other way, than to love me for today.
We will show each other love, and we will be okay.
Love from the heart.
PRE-CHORUS
Love from the heart.  2X
CHORUS
I love you and hope that you can see,
You’ll get undivided love, and much more from me.
My pure devoted love, with no ending and no start.
What more can you ask than love from the heart?
Love from the heart.  2X
BRIDGE
Love, love, true love.
Love from the heart.
REFRAIN
Love from the heart.  2X

Love From The Heart (ft. Anna Rader - vocals)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/7XEpo8GqzwM   Website: https://daveheffner.com.
It started out innocently enough: "What could I write for piano at 180 bpm?" Then I started playing around with my voice tone using a popular plugin. So why not add a sub-bass track to test out my new speaker? After many bells and whistles later and massive editing cuts, one gets a frantic two minute track, not to be confused with Mozart's Minute Waltz. :-)Perhaps this reflects being stuck in my house for a couple months. Artwork by Arianna Rader.

Two Minute Workout

It can be like a "circus" out there. YouTube: https://youtu.be/NSxi2_4ox40.
Much thanks to, "joerxworx" (https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx)for his flute improvisation.
Dave Heffner: vocals, lyrics, production
LYRICS - "The Circus is Everywhere"
VERSE1
On the weekend, the circus comes to town.
Bringing entertainment, and lots of clowns.
All sorts of tricks. They monkey around.
It’s fun, for you and for me.
VERSE2
On Monday morning, our work begins.
There’s entertainment, as the circus spins.
Lots of clowns, who monkey around.
Don’t you see? Don’t you see?
CHORUS1
The circus is everywhere.
Seems people just don’t care.
I have to wonder what’s in the air.
Is it me? Is it me?
VERSE3
In the circus, there’s action in three rings.
Dogs do tricks, while performers dance and sing.
Looks like confusion, as acrobats swing.
It’s’ fun, for you and me.
VERSE4
When shopping at the grocery store,
Finding the right toothpaste has become a chore.
Paperwork’s confusing.
It’s spread out on the floor.
Don’t you see? Don’t you see?
CHORUS2
The circus is everywhere.
Common sense is increasingly rare.
I have to wonder what’s in the air.
Is it me? Is it me?
REFRAIN
The circus is everywhere.
Seems people just don’t care.
I have to wonder what’s in the air.
Is it me? Is it me?

The Circus Is Everywhere (ft. joerxworx - flute)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/sJ9onzxQSTM.  10 yr old Arianna sings about hope for her future. Title, first verse and chord progression co-written. Anna sings backup and does an amazing bird sound.
LYRICS
VERSE1
Opening the window,
Hearing children play.
Looking out the window,
Welcoming the day.
New day!
New day!
VERSE2
Birds singing in the trees.
Sunny skies above.
Scent of roses in the breeze,
Inviting us to love.
New Day!
New Day!
VERSE3
We will walk together,
Through this bright new day.
We will walk side by side.
Together, we will stay.
New Day!
New Day!
VERSE4
Taking time to listen,
To what others say.
We create the future,
By what we do today.
New Day!
New Day!

New Day (ft. Arianna & Anna Rader - vocals)

Colorado Songwriter, Electronic Musician, Producer. ASCAP member. Ballads, Dance, Rock, Electronica, Jazz, Hip Hop, with a mix of everything else. All original compositions with live artists on most tracks. Piano study began at 5 years old, continued through university study and incorporated with electronic music since the introduction of MIDI. Have taught, consulted and composed electronic music. Primary platform is Pro Tools, with which I also do training and consulting. Open to collaboration. More information at my website.