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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?

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The Circus Is Everywhere (ft. joerxworx - flute)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/3FPJf72lx9c Hike in Eldorado Canyon, Colorado!
This original fast-paced performance contains elements of modern jazz, big band, indie rock, and electronic pop. Thanks to "joerxworx" (https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx) on tenor saxophone whose improvisational and tonal skills are clearly demonstrated.

Keep Up (ft. joerxworx - tenor saxophone) Dave - keys, production

Written for a dear friend who has been overwhelmed with mental illness. Thank you to Alfonso Llorente Sardi (https://soundcloud.com/abogllm)who plays an exceptional electric guitar. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wkfq1TdaF_k
LYRICS
VERSE1
Are you there,
With the angels?
We can see,
When the music’s on.
VERSE2
Are you there,
With the angels?
We miss you,
When you are gone.
VERSE3
Are you there?
Are you there, my friend?
May you brave the winds,
Of the storm.
VERSE4
When you’re back,
From so far away,
I hope this time,
You will stay.
You will stay.

Are You There (ft. Alfonso Llorente Sardi - elec. guitar) Dave & Jan Heffner - vocals

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)

Song about looking ahead and not dwelling in the past. Change your ways and ask for forgiveness if necessary. Anna and Ari Rader perform the vocals and https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx plays tenor saxophone. Dave: lyrics, synths and producer.  YouTube: https://youtu.be/kveJ8BeegTM
LYRICS
Verse1
You can’t go back.
There’s no time machine.
Those days are gone.

Yesterday’s problems, water
Over the dam.
Let them drift along.

Verse2
Looking back,
We could stumble,
And not see,
The good things ahead.

Keep the darkness,
Behind us,
And follow the light instead

Chorus
Can’t go back.
You can’t go back.
Can’t go back.
You can’t go back.
Let’s change our ways.

Can’t go back.
You can’t go back.
Can’t go back.
You can’t go back.
Forgive me today.

Verse3
Grew up in a small town,
That changed in many ways.
Parents, neighbors, and friends,
Moved or passed away.

Verse4
You can’t go back.
Life moves too fast.
Let it run its course.

Can’t undo the past.
It’s set in stone.
Forgive. Have no remorse.

Dave Heffner 5

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