Verse 1:
Struggling in the morning
Trying hard to find my keys
Everyday’s exhausting
The joys of ADHD

But who knows what day it even is

Chorus:
If you could read my mind
Would you say hello or would you run and hide
If you could feel my pain
Would you lift me up or watch me go insane

Verse 2:
Almost burnt the house down
Left the stove on once again
I just started texting
But I forgot to press send

But I can’t remember to which friend

Chorus:
If you could read my mind
Would you say hello or would you run and hide
If you could feel my pain
Would you lift me up or watch me go insane

Bridge:
There are days I lose my way
When I try to read the signs

Chorus:
If you could read my mind
Would you say hello or would you run and hide
If you could feel my pain
Would you lift me up or watch me go insane


If You Could Read My Mind (The Joys Of ADHD)

Just an ordinary knucklehead strumming my six-string and singing songs. All songs are original raw recordings of my songwriting journey of healing and finding peace. Maybe one of these days, I'll actually learn how to record and mix better, but until then, I'm just having fun. Many of the thumbnails are my original art creations check out my insta for more art. I hope you like it!

Hey! Thanks for stopping by!:) All recordings done on my old Baldwin piano that my amazingly talented grandma gave me. I'd like to think it holds some magic. All original songs, recorded live. I took a few years of classical lessons when I was very young. Fond memories bicycling down E. Brown street to my lessons. Dearest Faye...sweetest teacher ever. 

Throughout the years I'd always tinker on my Mom's old 1900 Ludwig piano through passing, playing songs I had learned, like Fur Elise and The Spinning Song, but it wasn't till I was in college when I fell in love with those keys. There was an old upright in the student center that I'd sneak off to late at night, and ever since then the playing has never stopped, and it never will. I never knew I could even make up melodies, let alone write a song. What a therapy it has been over the years, expressing myself through experiences, and feelings of the hopeless romantic in me. God is good! I'm so thankful. I hope to connect with many and make new friends. Hope you enjoy the songs!:) 

No Ai whatsoever, just my voice and piano, playing and singing simutaneously. 

All music written & recorded by ©Daniel Colter Valentine All Rights Reserved 

"To play a wrong note is insignificant. To play without passion is inexcusable!" 

Beethoven

“What makes a song is the singer, while what makes a singer is their dedication to music and their inner feelings.”   Dimash Qudaibergen

I have enjoyed music for as long as I can remember and cannot remember a day of not either singing or listening to music. I am self-taught when it comes to playing guitar but what I most enjoy is singing which I have been doing since around age 18. Now retired singing and playing the guitar is now just a hobby and something I do to help pass the time. Have always  loved the sound of a Martin guitar. Currently been playing a Road Series DR S2 for about 6 years. Thanks for listening. I also enjoy discovering the sounds of other talented musicians and singers here on SoundCloud.

There’s a treasure down deep in this wonderland
To find it, plug your nose, feel the dirt on your hands
The word and rhyme, a message, in a song it stands
my rock n roll Rosetta Stone 



If You Could Read My Mind (The Joys Of ADHD)

Mark Ballard