Music and Lyrics by Rick Burch. I wrote this for my Bro-In-Law, Clay, and his two daughters.  Inspired by the true story of a banana found on his front porch one fine day. :) Bananas really are everywhere, people! Thank you to my wife Gretchen for singing backup. You're awesome!

Rick Burch - Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Drums
Gretchen Burch - Vocals

Banana Song
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I found a banana. I found a banana on the floor
I found a banana. I found a banana by the door
Don't mind if I do. I'll share it with you

I'm singing my banana song. Won't you please sing along
Sing my sweet banana song with me.
Every little monkey get a little funky by
Singing my sweet banana song with me, with me

I see a banana. I see a banana on the wall
I see a banana. I see a banana in the hall
Everywhere that I go I see 'em high and low

I'm singing my banana song. Won't you please sing along
Sing my sweet banana song with me.
Every little monkey get a little funky by
Singing my sweet banana song with me

I'll eat it hot. I'll eat it cold on a plate or in a bowl
Baked in a pie or with ice cream with chocolate & peanuts & everything

I found a banana. I found a banana on the chair
I found a banana. I found a banana over there
I didn't know if it was good or bad but it was the best I've ever had

I'm singing my banana song. Won't you please sing along
Sing my sweet banana song with me.
Every little monkey get a little funky by
Singing my sweet banana song with me, with me, with me
Sing a little song with me

Banana Song

Composed by Rick Burch. I believe I wrote this pair of songs back in High School in the early '80s. I still enjoy playing them from time to time. :)

William & One Tree Hill

Written by Rick Burch and Kathy Norton. Here's the backstory: Meggie, who has Down syndrome, had watched her big brother ride the “big yellow school bus” for years.   As Kindergarten approached, Meggie was REALLY excited about joining her brother on the bus.  But, the school was worried about whether she had the skills to ride the bus safely and recommended that she ride on the Special Education van.  Meggie's mom, Kathy, advocated for her and the school agreed that Meggie could ride the bus as long as she consistently showed she was a safe, responsible passenger.   Knowing that Meggie loves music, Kathy wrote these lyrics to help her learn... the Rules of the Bus!  Kathy asked me to record the song and this is the result. Meggie loves "her" song and listens to it daily.  The best part is, it played a huge role in helping Meggie achieve something she wanted to do: ride the big yellow bus to school.  http://www.mdsc.org/infojustforyou/ParentsOfSchoolAgeChildren.cfm


Rules Of The Bus

The rules of the bus are easy to learn
Easy to learn
Easy to learn
The rules of the bus are easy to learn
So you can ride the bus to school

Rule Number 1: Always listen to the driver
Listen to the driver
Listen to the driver
Rule Number 1: Always listen to the driver
When you ride the bus to school

Rule Number 2: Always stay in your seat
Stay in your seat
Stay in your seat
Rule Number 2: Always stay in your seat
When you ride the bus to school

Rule Number 3: Use indoor voices
Indoor voices
Indoor voices
Rule Number 3: Use indoor voices
When you ride the bus to school

Follow these rules and make Mommy proud
Make Daddy proud
Make Teacher proud
Follow these rules and make everyone proud
When you ride the bus to school

You and your friends can follow these rules
Follow these rules
Follow these rules
You and your friends can follow these rules
When you ride the bus
When you ride the bus
When you ride the bus to school

Rick Burch - Rules Of The Bus

By E. Y. Harburg and Harold Arlen.  I have the original 1939 sheet music. It has an introductory verse that didn't make it into the movie which I think is so cool. I completely  love this song. I must have sung it for my kids hundreds (thousands?) of times when they were babies. It just makes me smile.

Over The Rainbow [cover]

By Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The pic is of my buddy Aaron and me back in 1974. We're still smiling and goofing around together to this day. My thanks to another friend, Cindy A., who is always telling me "Just Press RECORD".  Well, I took her advice. The piano track didn't sound right to me...until I pushed the bench back and Stood Up while recording, Elton style!  :)

Friends [cover]

Written by Rick Burch. Dedicated to my kids who all make me smile - but especially Tyler - who wants a whole song written about her, not just ONE verse like in this song.  :)  I explained to her that the 3rd kid is lucky to get that one verse, but she seemed unmoved in her opinion.

Richard McCroskey - Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards
Rick Burch - Bass, Vocals, Percussion



I Catch Myself Smiling
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A small voice from the backseat rings out strong
A small boy in the backseat sings his own song
And I can't - I can't understand a word but it sounds so fine
I catch myself smiling sometimes

I catch myself smiling. I try
To live in this moment in time
To push back the dark
To seek out the light
That's when I catch myself smiling sometimes

A small pink ballerina twirling around
An all-pink ballerina spins to the ground
And I can't - I can't believe this little girl is mine
I catch myself smiling sometimes

I catch myself smiling. I try
To live in this moment in time
To push back the dark
To seek out the light
That's when I catch myself smiling sometimes

And when I feel joy
I need to let myself embrace it
And when I feel regret
I need to let myself erase it

I catch myself smiling. I try
To live in this moment in time
To push back the dark
To seek out the light
That's when I catch myself smiling sometimes

I Catch Myself Smiling

Written by Rick Burch.  This is my buddy Steve Courtney singing a song I wrote for his Christmas album. Actually, to be more accurate, I "finished" writing it for his Christmas album. I started writing it 9 YEARS prior. He's actually inspired me in many ways since we met back in Junior High/High School! I just wanted to post this since it is Christmas time.  And I think this is a nice, relaxing tune in what turns out to be a bit of a hectic time of year.

Steve Courtney - Vocals
Rick Burch - Keyboards, Background Vocals, Bass
Richard McCroskey - Keyboards, Guitar

Immanuel
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Immanuel - God with us
The Savior of the world
Has become the Son of Man
A Servant and a King
A Lion and a Lamb - Immanuel

His hand in ours to hold and touch
He's with us now - He's God with us
It has begun this mystery
The Holy One we hear and see

Immanuel - God with us
The Savior of the world
Has become the Son of Man
A Servant and a King
A Lion and a Lamb - Immanuel

Holy hosts proclaim this night
Glory to God - He is the Christ
This little Child so sweet and small
Brings peace to earth - goodwill to all

For it's good news of great joy
Born this day a baby Boy

Immanuel - God with us
The Savior of the world
Has become the Son of Man
A Servant and a King
A Lion and a Lamb - Immanuel

He is Immanuel - He's God with us
The Savior of the world
Has become the Son of Man
A Servant and a King
He's a Lion and a Lamb - Immanuel



Immanuel (ft Steve Courtney)

This is our own version of an alphabet song. My wife Gretchen and I wrote it for our twin nieces, Ella and Emma, on their 2nd birthday. We are hoping it will make you smile.

Middle of the Alphabet

By Julius Fucik.  A live recording of the local High School band in concert featuring my son, Hayden, on the tuba.  I'm really proud of him, obviously!

The Old Grumbly Bear (ft Hayden Burch)

Written by Rick Burch. Ironically, I wrote this during a huge thunderstorm.


New Day

Daybreak - Morning time has come
Time to have some fun
Come on everyone
It's a new day
Oh, it's a new day

I hear the birds in the trees
The leaves blowing in the breeze
The buzzing of the bees
It's a symphony
A symphony of a new day

Green grass, honeysuckle vine
Smells so divine
Gotta love the morning time
It's a new day
Oh, it's a new day

The flowers blooming in the town
Watch the kids spin around
With feet that barely touch the ground
On this new day
This new day

Blue sky - Clearer than I've ever seen
Sunshine - Shining down its light on me

Gonna feel the wind in my face
The sun warm on my skin
Gonna let the light on in
It's a new day

Not a cloud in the sky
Gonna leave my worries behind
On this new day

It's a beautiful morning
Gonna let the light on in
It's a new day

New Day

Hey everyone. Thanks for listening. I'm putting up some songs I've written and some covers of songs I love. I'm based in Kansas City and enjoy making music, producing, songwriting, and mixing.

Rick Burch

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