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Waiting for the Sunrise
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Waiting For The Sunrise
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1
I didn’t believe you
When you said you were moving on
I came home to an empty house
And all your things were gone
Now I’m staring at the ceiling
And I don’t know what to do
I’ve got a bad, bad feeling
And it’s all on account of you
CHORUS
Now I’m waiting and I’m waiting for the sun to come
I’m waiting and I’m waiting
Waiting for the sunrise
Waiting for the sunrise
VERSE 2
I guess I missed the signals
Guess I missed the signs
Guess I shoulda read
Read between the lines
I was livin’ in a dreamworld
While you were makin’ plans
Lookin’ back it’s obvious
That you had another man
CHORUS
BRIDGE
I study every star up in the sky
I try to count them all
I never knew how far
I had to fall
GUITAR SOLO
VERSE 3
I may never
See you face again
And I may be lonely
So lonely without a friend
But I know that the night
Has got to end sometime
And I know that the light
Gonna easy my troubled mind
CHORUS
OUTRO GUITAR SOLO
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2. |
The Truth of the Blues
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The Truth Of The Blues
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1
All of this silence, is getting way too loud
All of this violence, and you still feel proud
Tell me where do you stand? Are you just part of the crowd?
VERSE 2
You say it’s not your problem, you’re not to blame
But what’s the story, behind your so-called ‘good name’?
After 400 years, tell me where is your shame?
VERSE 3
People crying mercy, can’t you hear?
Or are you deafened, by the sound of your fear?
I think the answer, is all too clear
CHORUS
What’s holding you back, from lending a hand?
What have you got to lose?
What part of kindness don’t you understand?
All of this blindness, is the truth of the Blues
VERSE 4
There’s a simple solution, it don’t take no time
Turn off the pollution, that’s clouding your mind
Then you’ll hear the sound, the nature of the crime
VERSE 5
Believe your brothers, and your sisters too
They’re just trying, trying to talk to you
If you love their music, you’ve got to love them too
CHORUS
GUITAR SOLO
VERSE 6
So stand for justice, and don’t you be afraid
It’s time to deal, with this bed that we made
Don’t just stand there, like a devil in the shade
CHORUS
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789-0133
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789-0133
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1
If you find yourself, baby
In a state of disrepair
Baby, don’t you worry
Don’t you despair
You know I can help you
Have yourself some fun
Don’t call nobody else
Don’t you dial no 911
CHORUS
Just dial 789-0133
Baby that’s me
VERSE 2
If you’re all in confusion
You don’t know which way to go
Take a deep breath honey
Just take it nice and slow
You need information
And girl, I’ve got a ton
I’ll answer all your questions, baby
Don’t you dial no 911
CHORUS
GUITAR SOLO
VERSE 3
If you’re feelin’ hungry
Broken down and all alone
Baby, don’t you go to strangers
Just pick up your telephone
You know I’ve been waiting
My work is never done
You’ve got my number baby
Don’t you dial no 911
CHORUS
OUTRO
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4. |
My Time to Shine
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My Time To Shine
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1
I’ve been hiding out
How’d my world get so small
When all I really wanted
Was to shine?
Ain’t no hell like the personal
The deep down crowded house
Of voices telling me
To wallow
Mud man slowing to a crawl
It’s no wonder, after all
Time gets heavy
Pressing you down
Feel the weight of history
What will your sentence be?
Who’s the judge and the jury
Right now?
CHORUS
But I am pushing back
Just like a weed
Out of my need
I am rising
And when the world says “not this time”
When the world says “go slow”
I say “Hell no! It’s my time
My time to shine”
VERSE 2
All the broken little bits
Begin to gather power
Harnessing the past
Into a pixelated flower
My silence now at last
Becomes a golden bloom
A reverberating room
A mighty tempest
CHORUS
GUITAR SOLO
VERSE 3
You took your time
Now take your temperature
Allow the heat to take you places
You’ve only dreamed of
Where the fire feels like rain
Fills you up to overflowing
A sensing and a knowing
Calling your name
CHORUS
GUITAR SOLO
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I Wanna Go Back To Memphis
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1
When we were in Memphis
Everything seemed simple
Everything was easy
Baby
When we were in Memphis
You were smiling sweetly
Sipping on that sweet tea
Baby
Walking by the river
That ol’ Mississippi
It was pullin’ oh so
Gently, and
Later up on Beale Street
You were singin’ so sweet
You and I now
Baby
CHORUS
I wanna go back
I wanna go back
I wanna go back to Memphis
Baby
I wanna go back
I wanna go back
I wanna go back to Memphis
Baby with you
VERSE 2
Early Sunday morning
You were still just sleeping
I was waiting
For that sun to shine
I pulled back the curtain
That’s when I was certain
I was yours and
You were mine
Later after breakfast
Everything moved so fast
You and I were all about it (yes we were)
It’s almost September
Girl, I still remember
I keep hoping
That you’ll call, ‘cause
CHORUS
CHORUS
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6. |
The First Time with You
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The First Time With You
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1
I remember those last days
Just like yesterday
When it was torture
Me and my old flame
It took her so long
To make up her mind
She had herself a new man
But couldn’t leave ol’ Davey behind
I thought that I could change it
Tried to rearrange it
I was trapped and I knew it
But still I let her do it
CHORUS
But the first time with you
Made up for the last time with her
VERSE 2
You see, I thought I had it so good
But it was really so bad
How would I ever find another love
To replace the one I had?
She had me wrapped around her finger
Pulled that string so tight
Would you believe we even made love
On that very last night?
CHORUS
BRIDGE
When she finally left
I was so alone
I was hurtin’ bad
Right down to the bone
But that’s when God graced me
From up above
‘Cause there you were
Just filled with love
CHORUS
SAX AND ORGAN SOLO
VERSE 3
That first night with you
Was really something else
I’d never been with anybody
So comfortable in themself
You gave me love
It was strong and it was deep
And I knew right then
That’s a love I’m gonna keep
CHORUS
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7. |
Nothing Like Your Love
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Nothing Like Your Love
by Dave Keller
CHORUS
There is nothing like your love
In this old world
This old world
There is nothing like your love
In this old world
This old world
VERSE 2
I’ve had lovers so sweet
But the taste didn’t last
I’ve had lovers so bitter
Couldn’t let go of the past
I’ve had lovers so protected
Wouldn’t let nobody in
I’ve had lovers so convinced
That lovin’ was a sin
And I know
Yes I know
CHORUS
VERSE 2
You’ve got a certain kindness
That never slips away
You wake up on the bright side
Each and every day
You’ve got a steady patience
When mine is wearing thin
That love you radiate
Comes from deep within
And I know
Yes I know
CHORUS
BRIDGE (INSTRUMENTAL)
CHORUS
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Paint A New Life Together
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1
This room could sure use a new coat of paint
Some would say a woman’s touch
But after the last girl I loved
I guess you could say, it’s too much
You could say I’m scared to change
After the changes she put me through
You keep telling me that you’re not her
And she sure as hell ain’t you
I oughta believe you
Some color might let in the light
These walls are so faded
They ain’t even white
CHORUS
So baby grab your paintbrush
I love you so much
We’ll feel so much better
C’mon, let’s paint a new life together
VERSE 2
You paint the walls, I’ll paint the ceiling
You know I know, what you’re feeling
I’ll paint the window, you paint the door
Let’s try a little somethin’ we ain’t tried before
Bright sunny yellow, red full of lust
Some wild shade of green
Sea of turquoise to cover that dust
Something we ain’t never seen
CHORUS
BRIDGE
I know you know what I say
Is true
So c’mon, let’s see
What a little bit of paint can do
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9. |
Full Measure of Pleasure
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Full Measure Of Pleasure
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1
Other men have tried, to keep you satisfied
But they failed you
Baby I’m sure, I’ve got the cure
For what ails you
CHORUS
‘Cause I’m gonna give you, your full measure
Of pleasure (Yes I am)
I’m gonna give you, your full measure
Of pleasure (Yes I am)
VERSE 2
Baby you know, we’ll take it slow
Ain’t no hurry
We’ll take our time, I’ll ease your mind
Ain’t no worries
CHORUS
BRIDGE
You know I’ve got you covered
‘Cause you know that I’m your lover
I ain’t gonna leave you hungry
No, no, no, no
VERSE 3
Liers and leavers, fools and fakes
They desert you
Not one of those braggarts, has what it takes
they just hurt you
CHORUS
CHORUS
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10. |
Mayor of Memory
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Mayor Of Memory
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1 + CHORUS
I walk this town of shadows
And I recall so much
The doorways where we used to kiss
And the way we used to touch
You can call me sensitive
And that’s all right with me
‘Cause I remember everything
I’m the Mayor of Memory
VERSE 2 + CHORUS
I wonder if these streetlights
Forget the things they’ve seen
Or if the grass forgets the days
When it was young and green
All I know is that mind
Will never let me be
‘Cause I remember everything
I’m the Mayor of Memory
BRIDGE
Cursed by all the good times
That glittered in the past
Doomed to wander through this world
Of love that couldn’t last
When I’m gone, just rest a while
Beneath our favorite tree
Linger there, and say a prayer
For the Mayor of Memory
ORGAN SOLO
GUITAR SOLO
VERSE 3 + CHORUS
‘Til then I’ll walk these alleys
Like it’s some kind of game
That never ends, while I pretend
You’re calling out my name
The doorways and the kisses
As far as I can see
Yes I remember everything
I’m the Mayor of Memory
Yes I remember everything
I’m the Mayor of Memory
OUTRO
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Something ‘Bout A Sad Song
by Dave Keller
VERSE 1
Something ‘bout a sad song
On a sad night
Looking in your sad eyes
And all of that sad light
Shinin’ from your sad heart
Right into my sad soul
All of that sad hurt
Takin’ its sad toll
CHORUS
I don’t know why, maybe I’m wrong
But there’s something ‘bout a sad song
VERSE 2
Maybe it’s the melody
So sweet and pure
That speaks to me
‘Bout how it was before
Before you changed your mind
And your heart changed too
Before you put an end
Lord, to me and you
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Pulls me under
Every time
GUITAR SOLO
VERSE 3
Maybe its the sad chords
That make me cry
Or the sad words
That just don’t lie
Maybe it’s the sad beat
That moves me so
Hits me deep
And won’t let go
CHORUS
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12. |
Hard to Believe
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Hard To Believe
by Dave Keller
PRE-CHORUS
Only now can I finally believe
That you, you, you
CHORUS
You were in love with me
You were the one for me
I was too blind to see
It’s true
VERSE 1
Why was it so hard for me
To think I was worthy of love?
To let somebody hold me
And think I was more than enough?
As if I could be a person
lovable in all the right ways
As if somebody might see little ol’ me
And still be unfazed
PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS
VERSE 2
Looking back, I’d always assumed
That for you, I was just a fling
Just a brief stopover
On the way to your wedding ring
How could it be serious?
After all we were talking ‘bout me
Just a kid looking back from the mirror
At a man I could never be
BRIDGE
And if I had the chance
All these years later
To say I’m sorry
Sorry I made you
Be the one to leave me
When you wanted to stay
I wish I coulda let you in
But I pushed you away
PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS
CHORUS
GUITAR SOLO
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Dave Keller Montpelier, Vermont
While showing the influence of his mentors (Johnny Rawls, Mighty Sam McClain, Ronnie Earl), Keller's individuality shines. Deep soul singing, fiery guitar work, meaningful songs with addictive choruses. Like a younger generation Robert Cray, Keller mixes the power of soul and blues, drawing the listener into his world, and leaving them richer for the experience. ... more
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