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YouTube: https://youtu.be/CUrH3JZsYpM.  Anna Rader sings this love ballad supported by Chris Kulp on guitar. Produced by Dave Heffner. Photo from Jan Heffner.
LYRICS - TO BE THERE
Our future is unknown
Don’t want to go alone.
I don’t feel that I’m whole,
When I’m on my own.

I want to be there.
Be there, be there for you.

Sometimes I feel,
I’m living on borrowed time.
Makes me glad that we met,
You listen and you’re kind.

I want to be there.
Be there, be there for you.

I want to be there,
When the sun rises, over the trees.
For every raindrop. And every breeze.
To be there when you need me.
To be there, a whole world to see.
To be there… for you.

Be there, be there,
Be there for you.

If I had known,
How our love would grow,
I would have tried more ways,
My love, to show.

I want to be there,
With you at night.
Darkness will surround us.
The sky drenched in starlight.
To be there holding you in my arms.
To be there enjoying your wonderful charms.
To be there. To be there… For you.

Be There (ft. Anna Rader - vocals, Chris Kulp - guitar)

George Clementi brings his experience as a country singer to the microphone to present this catchy song. Rex Weston does an incredible job improvising on the cello. Piano and organ played by Dave Heffner. Backup singers are Dave and Jan Heffner. Written and produced by Dave Heffner. YouTube: https://youtu.be/w0LmuoG90Rc
* LYRICS *
VERSE1
The road we don’t know,
Where does it go?
Adventures in my car.
Sometimes dirt. 
Sometimes stones.
Will it take us far?
CHORUS1
Back road.
Let’s go see.
Back road.
Just you and me.
Back road.
A mystery.
Back road.
Young and free
VERSE2
Sometimes slow.
We go with the flow.
Memories we make,
From the risks that we take. 
As we roll on, we both unwind,
Until peace we find.
CHORUS2
Back road.
Take it slow.
Back road.
Memories grow.
Back road.
Take in the air.
Back road.
We don’t care.
Back road.
Nature show.
Back road.
The unknown.
Back road.
Streams will flow.
Back road.
Let’s go!

Back Road

Back Road (ft. George Clementi - vocals, Rex Weston - cello)

Arianna Rader is featured as the vocalist in this melodic pop-style song about the importance of having a good friend. Written and produced by Dave Heffner.
LYRICS
VERSE1
Many nights before I go to sleep,
I wonder ‘bout the day and what I’d change.
Feelings and memories that I wish to keep,
And those that were new and strange.
CHORUS1
I need a friend who inspires me.
Who is humble, but we can disagree.
Who lifts me up. Who calms me down.
Who’s lots of fun, and who I want around.
Who? A friend like you? Who?...
VERSE2
Planning for changes in my life,
Looking for new skills and thrills,
I want to rise up to challenge myself.
A future in this world.
VERSE3
Travel the bumpy road,
And navigate the twists and turns,
Would be no fun to do it alone,
But to share what I will learn.
CHORUS2
I need a friend who inspires me.
Who is humble, but we can disagree.
Who lifts me up. Who calms me down.
Who’s lots of fun, and who I want around. 
REFRAIN
I need a friend who inspires me.
Who is humble. Who cares for me.
Who? A friend like you!

A Friend (ft. Arianna Rader - vocals)

Arianna Rader sings this pop ballad about the importance of "hope" in our lives. Written and produced by Dave Heffner.
LYRICS
Verse1
What is the promise that never breaks?
What is the bond that never shakes?
What is the friend that never leaves?
What is the faith that never grieves?
Chorus1
Hope is the light that guides you through.
Hope is the strength that makes you move.
Hope is the voice that tells you to try.
Hope is the reason why you survive.
Verse2
What is the spark that ignites your fire?
What is the wind that lifts you higher?
What is the song that fills your heart?
What is the art that sets you apart?
Chorus2
Hope is the light that guides you through.
Hope is the strength that makes you move.
Hope is the voice that tells you to try.
Hope is the reason why you survive.
Refrain
Hope is the light.
Hope is the strength.
Hope is the voice.
Hope is the reason why you survive.

Hope (ft. Arianna Rader - 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)

Arianna Rader sings this ballad about the need for meditation in our lives. Written and produced by Dave Heffner.
LYRICS
VERSE1
In the stillness
Of the moment,
The sun peeks through the trees.
The day awakens.
I think of the times
I looked, but did not see.
CHORUS1
With Love,
In Peace,
With Kindness,
And Humility.
VERSE2
As the morning
Fades behind me,
I struggle through the day.
Distractions surround me.
Temptations confound me.
I can easily lose my way.
CHORUS2
With Love,
In Peace,
With Kindness,
And Humility.

Meditation (ft. Arianna Rader)

Arianna Rader sings this song about the power of nature to reset our place in the world and to appreciate the things around us.
LYRICS
Verse1
Thunder sounds. I look to the sky.
It stirs my soul. It makes me cry.
Verse2
Wind in my face. Trees bending down.
Power around me is so profound.
Pre-Chorus
I walk to the river. My spirits high.
I feel renewed. I feel alive.
Chorus
Living. Living
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Bridge (see below)
Verse3
Day by day, not much control.
Breathe in breathe out: It calms my soul.
Verse4
Gray clouds part. The sky turns blue.
Touches my heart. I think of you.
(Pre-Chorus2)
(Chorus2)
Bridge: Part1
In the still of the night, like a sky at war,
A distant rumble, like a lion’s roar.
Clouds are gathering. Air thick and tense.
The storm begins. Let the show commence.
Part2
Raindrops fall. Rhythm on the ground.
Each clap of thunder, a primal sound.
It shakes the core. It stirs within.
The elements dance. The storm begins.
Part3
The storm moves on. Thunder fades away,
Leaving calm at the break of day.

Walk To The River (ft. Arianna Rader - 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

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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)

Don't let others define you. Be yourself.
Copyright 2016 David B. and Janet A. Heffner
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LYRICS...  SHATTER THE IMAGE
VERSE 1
Now you’ve been told what you should be.
Get on your mark, now, we’re countin’ to three.
But in your head, you say, “Is this really me?”
And in your head, you say, “Am I really free?”
VERSE 2
An old man sits in a darkened room,
Staring out at the evening gloom.
Humming a tune, while he drinks his gin,
And heaving a sigh, as he rubs his chin.
VERSE 3
And he thinks back to his younger days,
When there was little, if any haze.
So many dreams, but where did they go?
Off to another world, that he’ll never know.
CHORUS
Shatter the image in the other man’s eye.
You’ll find out that you won’t really die.
What you’ll find are the things, you need to know.
What you’ll find are the things, you need to grow.

Shatter The Image (feat. Janet Heffner - vocals, acoustic guitar, Tim Breon - electric guitar)

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)

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.