"Whispering River" a song and video by Tyler Selph, copyright 2018 all rights reserved Everyone really seems to have liked the songs I've whistled before so here's another one to mellow you out if you're ready to do that sorta thing... I encourage all of you to look closely at the images shown and you will discover many hidden faces and other interesting objects no doubt. I find it interesting how mother nature can have so many wonderful natural surprises if you take the time to observe them... Cheers to you all..! :-)

Hey everybody... My wife and I just returned from our 7 day tour of Ireland with four of our friends during the week of St Patrick's Day. I know it's a bit long but hopefully some of you will enjoy this... Music from YouTube posting titled "The music of Ireland: Jigs and reels" by Seriglerom and all rights are reserved by him. No copyright claim what-so-ever by me on this one friends. Cheers..! :-)

Fathers of the Night by JOECNBS & Tyler Selph, copyright 2018, all rights reserved This melody was created by JOECNBS and was posted here on YouTube by him a few days ago. When I heard it I asked him if he would let me add some lyrics and vocals and he said go for it so I did. Fathers of the Night lyrics posted below... Music by Joe Nicolau see his original posting here. https://youtu.be/YWjjjSMLsPA Lyrics and all vocals by Tyler Selph Video clips from Vimeo Clip 1 titled Cocosolis posted by lliya Stoyanoff Clip 2 titled In Bed With Bananna Models posted by Guapo Magazine Clip 3 titled Nightime Drive posted by Floyd Parsons Clip 4 titled The Slowdance a Montage posted by Plot Point Productions Clip 5 titled Moon Rising Over Mount Pinos posted by The Hirsches All images from Google labeld for re-use Lyrics "Fathers of the Night" Now some would say a sunny day is what they like the most Lay out on the beach with baby oil make their bodies toast Baking there like tasty pastries frying in the mid-day sun But I prefer to keep things cool to me that’s way more fun Than frying in the sun… Getting up round 12 noon I stay in from the heat But ten pm’s a coming soon that’s when I’ll hit the street Rolling with my homies as we cruise Park Avenue Nothing in the world my friends and I would rather do And you know it’s true… that’s what we love to do… We’re fathers of the night… On the dance floor we know how to hold you tight We know how to treat a woman right… making love by candle-light We’re fathers of the night… know how to treat a woman right… Making love by candle-light… Look there the sun is setting now hangs so low in the sky Soon the shadows growing long the moon will slowly start to rise And stars will fill the sky and all my friends and I go out and play We’re fathers of the night that’s right that’s all there is to say… Father’s of the night…

"Ain't No Friends On A Powder Day" A song about the saying there's no such thing as a friend when you're snow skiing on a powder day. Music and instrumentation by Ted Poulsen Lyrics and all vocal tracks by Tyler Selph Copyright 2018 all rights reserved. Lyrics below "Ain’t No Friends On A Powder Day" Outta bed feelin’ outta sight we got lots of snow last night Don’t have to go to work today… we’re all excited got time to play We’re first to hit the slopes you know cause we just love that virgin snow Love to feel it love its taste love to have it right in our face At the edge and looking down no we’re not here to mess around We’ll carve the face of this mountainside guarantee we’ll enjoy the ride Catch the lip and hit the air… fly so high like we just don’t care We like to live out on the edge and we gotta pledge And what it is we like to say is there ain’t no friends on a powder day Ain’t no friends… Oh that’s what we say…. Ain’t no friends on a powder day… best to stay out of the way That’s right sit tight it ain’t no joke don’t be no slow poke We’re moving fast don’t mess around if you’re moving slow we’ll mow you down On a powder day… that’s just the way we play, ain’t no friends… If you’re slow stay out the way… Cause there ain’t no friends on a powder day..! Oh you hear what we say… better off stay out the way Cause there ain’t no friends on a powder day Ain’t no friends… on a powder day……… sorry… :-( All video clips from video and descriptions are in the opening and closing title and credits. Thumbnail Image from Google images and marked "labeled for reuse."

"Monday Morning Mood" Melody and guitar by Mark Taylor Lyrics and vocals by Tyler Selph This song was first posted to Fandalism by Mark Taylor a few days back. His original clip can be seen on YouTube here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9quOBDXwjr8 Once I heard his posting, I asked him if it would be okay if I added some lyrics and a vocal track and he said go for it so I did. He posted it on Monday but I decided to hold off until Blues Thursday to post as it seems appropriate. Here is the outcome and we both hope you will enjoy it. The video clip is from Vimeo and was posted by Guapo Magazine and is titled "In Bed With Bananas Models". It can be seen here. https://vimeo.com/9577176 Lyrics below... "Monday Morning Mood" Monday morning in bed Thoughts are running all through my head Indecision in a trance Dare I take another chance? One more try to find romance The victim of my own circumstance I feel like I’m too tired to dance again… Drifting back into a dream Life is not what it may seem The safest place for me to keep Appears to be right here deep in my sleep All my covers my cocoon And I’ll feel better soon But for now I’m in a Monday morning mood And I’ve got quite an attitude So now I’m falling back to sleep To dream sweet dreams and I’ll not weep I’ll wake up feeling better soon but for now I’m in A Monday morning mood

Party Next Door by DJ Valentine & Tyler Selph all rights reserved. Here's another one where I've used one of DJ Valentines recorded back tracks. He already had this instrumental titled "Party Next Door" so I went with that idea and wrote around it. No copyright claim on my part on this one. Check out DJ's original track here. https://youtu.be/5f1bHFR98-Q Lyrics below... Party Next Door Sex maniacs they live next door They're always up till 3 or 4 Making sounds I can't ignore… And I try not to listen in But these damn walls are paper thin And I hear everything my friend There’s a party next door… yeah a party next door There’s a party next door…. one you simply can’t ignore… What they're doing can't be mistaken Especially when all the walls are shakin I’m pretty sure that girl's not faking it… They always start off really slow Then the moaning starts to grow These two really do put on a show With that party next door… And lucky me I get to hear it all..! Those two they sure do have a ball… And I hear it all…coming through the walls… awwhhh And even though I’m not invited I must admit I get excited How could I not with all that noise It’s almost like I’ve got no choice With this party next door I lie here awake in bed I wish that I could sleep instead But there’s a party here inside my head Awww... this party next door It's nothing short of misery see Cause my girlfriend just broke up with me I think they’re getting awful loud for four am This party next door... one I can’t ignore...this party next door... I tell ya what those two are doing Pretty sure that they're both screwing With my head and that ain't right To have to hear this every night I don't think I can take much more Of all that partying next door Party next door…

Albatross by Tyler Selph and Wim Badoux. When I first heard this Fleetwood Mac cover posted by Wim Badoux I thought it was really sweet so I asked him if it was okay to add a vocal line and lyrics and he said go for it. Here's the end result and I hope you all enjoy it. The video is from Vimeo titled Albatross by Fleetwood Mac and was posted by Ivor Jones. You can watch it here, https://vimeo.com/44229925 ALL TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THEIR OWNERS. This video is presented for non-profit and for the non-commercial purposes of parody, review, comment, criticism, education and research. This use is pursuant to U.S. Code Sec. 107, Fair Use provision of the Copyright Act. Lyrics below Albatross They spread their wings out wide as they slowly glide Above the sea below they fly so very slow as they go… Where-ever the wind may blow And no they never tire they’re soaring ever higher And just like you and I they’re flying side by side As the Albatross soar across the sky They are the perfect pair much like you and me They fell in love for life residing by the sea In peace and tranquility So spread your wings out wide and we will slowly glide Above the sea below we’ll fly so very slow… Where-ever the wind may blow… that’s where we’ll go Where-ever the wind may blow

After posting this song yesterday and giving it a few listens I was not happy with the vocal track being as soft as it was so I've raised the level a bit and pulled the organ down some. For all of you who've already commented on the first posting I say thanks so very much but hopefully you'll like this version more. Have a super day..! This song is about a couple with their relationship on the rocks. Melody and lyrics by Tyler Selph All instruments and audio mixing by Jamie Laritz of dogearstudios in Ft Myers Florida All video excerpts from Vimeo.com Clip one- posted by Lizzy Margiotta titled Rose Test 1 Clip two- posted by Pavel Korchagin titled Lost & Broken Bill Murray's Confusion Clip three- posted by David Haydn-Jones titled All Alone All still images collected from Google Images and all are "Labeled for reuse". Lyrics below... "When We’re On Our Own" Seems we’ve run outta love the same way we ran in And it’s become clear to see we’re no longer best friends And we can go on pretending but we both really know This relationship’s ending and it’s time we both go… on our own I mean why should we stay treat each other this way Can’t you hear what I say… time to go our own way And when we’d get home each night They’ll be no one to fight And there'd be no one to yell… why don’t you go to hell… When we’re own our own… It’s time to come to our senses stop playing these games All the shouting is senseless calling each other names If we keep hurting each other in the end it appears We’ll no longer have each other... and live out our years… on our own After all that we’ve shared you and I Part of me it still pleads give us one more try So I’m praying we both find some way to forgive If we don’t then it’s certain that we’re both gonna live… On our own… girl I’m sure you’d agree This is not the way we ever dreamed things would be And when we’d get home each night, things just wouldn't be right If we weren't there together... God I hope that we're never... On our own… Girl when we'd get home each night Things just wouldn't be right No we'd be all alone never wanna go home And I can already tell... life would truly be hell... on our own... and all alone... Copyright 2018 by Tyler Selph, all rights reserved.

Here's one about a wife that never seems to stop nagging at her husband. Not my wife of course... :-) I posted this earlier today as just a poem but my heart just wouldn't let me leave it that way. The original back-track is by Valentinebeats.com and can be listened to on YouTube here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxXMVYshCyg Lyrics below "The Nagging Song" Well not long ago I thought that I had married Mrs. right Used to hardly wait until I got home to her each night But now it seems that every night I get home from the shop She’s starts in with her nagging and my friends it doesn’t stop She nags at me and asks me why I’m getting home so late Tells me dinner’s getting cold because she had to wait Nags at me because I stopped off at the grocery store She nags and nags and then she nags some more And I just came through the door Tonight when we had plans to meet our friends out on the town She nagged at me so much that soon my head was hanging down And all because she didn’t like the clothes I chose to wear Said all my friends would laugh at me… when we got there But I don’t care… let em all just stare… when we get there Well I climb into the driver’s seat and we’re off to meet our friends Have hardly left the driveway when the nagging soon begins She feels compelled to ask me why I have to drive so slow But when we reach the highway then she nags at me let’s go..! Uhhhh… never satisfied… I’m not done She tells don’t drive behind the guy so close ahead Tells me slow it down before the two of us are dead She nags me all the way there and in fact won’t be ignored I contemplate my fate if I just pushed her out the door She asks me what I’m thinking I tell her nothing dear But if she knew she’d kick my butt she has no fear I sit and wonder what I’d do if she just wasn’t here I’m sure I’d not be missing all this nagging that I hear Nag nag nag… She’s nagging just keeps nagging yeah she’s nagging all the time Enough to make a person lose their hearing and their mind She’s been nagging at me folks morning noon and night I’ve had my fill of nagging I can’t take another bite… it just ain’t right This nagging every night… I’ve lost my appetite But in the end I guess it’s true that if I were to leave I’d never hear her nagging and I’d probably feel relieved But could it be I’d miss her constant nagging all the time It’s such a nagging question… weighing on my mind Nag… nag… nag… nag… nag… nag… nag… nag… nag… Nag… nag… nag… NAG..!

Hello everyone... This is a word of warning to folks who invest in today's stock market. Play it Safe My Friends Did you happen to take notice of the fifth of February? If you didn’t time to listen it was quite extraordinary When the closing bell was rung it was an ugly sight to see The biggest market tumble in the course of history The papers read no need to fret it’s just a small correction They said just a day or two and it’ll head the right direction But Thursday hell the market fell no bottom ever found Selling stubs were piling up to three feet off the ground! So here’s my word of warning see I’ve been here before When you wake up Monday morning better watch your butt for sure If the markets starts to tumble then you best not mess around Call your broker fast before he’s headed outta town Now your broker’s gonna tell ya not to sell that would be nuts But what the hell he’s not to fail not gonna lose his butt The time has come for putting some of what you’ve gained away Put it somewhere safe for when there comes a rainy day I’m suggesting sell cause what the hell you might could lose it all But in the end it will depend on you to make the call You get out now and holy cow you still can get back in Just wait until the waters safe before you start to swim So there’s my final word of warning folks I’ll say no more When you wake up Monday morning hope you’re looking out for sure So now good day I’m on my way it’s time the song should end The only thing that’s left to say is play it safe my friends Copyright 2018 by Tyler Selph all rights reserved.

They Came In Peace, by Tyler Selph, copyright 2018 all rights reserved It was a day like any other when my cell phone woke me up I took my morning piss and then I poured myself a cup Of coffee which I drink each morning as I surf the net But this became a day I’d say... I never will forget My cell phone read no internet connection had been found And then things got weird the sun appeared as if it were going down I wondered why it got dark outside so I went out there to see And when I looked up I saw a giant object there right over me This flying saucer hovering two miles above the ground It looked to me to be about ten football fields around For several minutes it hovered there and had all of us in fear Then suddenly it played a note that all of us could hear But the tone that it emitted it was soft and warm and low And then a beam of light came down and it began to glow Then that note abruptly ended then another note was played Then another beam of light and it was soft and warm like clay on a sunny day Like the movie we’ve all seen called close encounters of third kind All who were near could hear and thought they’d nearly lost their minds Then laser lights the kinds of like we’d never seen my before Came streaking down and then we found there were creatures in the door And to the lights and music they all broke into a song Sang in our own language oh yeah they did they surely sang along We come in peace to try to save the human race We’ll intervene we’ll come between fix up this place We’re here to totally remove all your hatred and corruption We will save this place and the human race from eventual destruction We come in peace… They sang we see the future and for you it’s very grim Time to put away your differences and time to all be friends We come in peace is what they sang yeah that’s what we heard them sing But the song was stopped when they all got shot by our mighty war machine Well the papers read they were all shot dead cause the aliens attacked But everyone who heard observed and know exactly all the facts They came in peace so war would cease and save our human race To intervene know what I mean and to change this crazy place They came in peace… All video excerpts are from Vimeo Excerpt 1 by Max Shishkin titled Cinema Space Tribute Excerpt 2 by Videvo titled Globe Motion Background Excerpt 3 by Nasa titled Satellite Nightime flyby Excerpt 4 by SLDinfo.com titled Testing ICBM Intercept

When We're On Our Own by Tyler Selph, copyright 2018 all rights reserved. This song is about a couple with their relationship on the rocks. Lyrics below... When We’re On Our Own Seems we’ve run outta love the same way we ran in And it’s become clear to see we’re no longer best friends And we can go on pretending but we both really know This relationship’s ending and it’s time we both go… on our own I mean why should we stay treat each other this way Can’t you hear what I say… time to go our own way And when we’d come home each night There’d be no one to fight There’d be no one to yell… why don’t you go to hell… When we’re own our own… when we’re all alone It’s time to come to our senses and to plot a new course Cause the shouting is senseless gonna cause our divorce If we keep hurting each other in the end it appears We’ll no longer be lovers… and we’ll have lived out our years… On our own After all that we’ve shared you and I Part of me it still pleads give us just one last try So I’m praying we both find some way to forgive If we don’t then it’s certain that we’re destined to live… On our own… girl I’m sure you’d agree This is not how we dreamed you and I’d ever be And when we’d get home each night, there’ll be no one to fight And there’d be no one to yell… why don’t you go to hell… When we’re on our own… oh when we’re all alone… When we’re home all alone… and when we’re on our own…

This is a song I posted just over 4 years ago here on Fandalism but never had created a video to go along with it so here's my song with a video to spice it up a little. Hope you enjoy it. The instruments were all played by me and and Jamie Laritz. Mixing by Jamie Laritz. Video production by Tyler Selph. You can also find this on Spotify and other music sites if you search for it using my name. Lyrics below You and me make the perfect pair So many things that we love to share We're always trying something new That's what I like about loving you And tonight when we get home you know it's a fact That when we're all alone... we're both gonna act just like Two kids in a candy store Who can't get enough Always wanting more So many flavors to explore We're like... two kids in a candy store..! I'm your M&M that's what I am And you've got me melting in your hand I'm your snickers bar... your Baby Ruth The candy jar... for your sweet tooth So come on times a wasting... it's time to get to tasting... time to satisfy the crave and behave just like Two kids in a candy store who can't get enough... Always wanting more So many flavors to explore... We're like... two kids in a candy store There's nothing like you and me together We're sorta like a fantasy... the flavor lasts forever.... Two kids in a candy store who cant get enough... always wanting more So many flavors to explore we're like two kids in a candy store Ooohooo we're two kids in a candy store Ooohooo we're two kids in a candy store Ooohooo we're two kids in a candy store All video clips from Vimeo 1st clip by Buck titled- "Tinder-Invention of Together" 2nd clip by Cactus VP titled- "Joyful couple having fun and dancing together" 3rd clip by House Special titled "M&M's Candyman :60" 4th clip by Fixed Digital titled- "Demo for Snickers" 5th clip by Alexandre Dubosc titled- "Melting Pop" 6th clip by MUNICHfoodstyling titled- "The Candy Man" All still images from Google images, "Labeled for reuse" Copyright by Tyler Selph 2017 All rights reserved

"Forest Life" by Tyler Selph, copyright 2018 by Tyler Selph, all rights reserved. Here's an instrumental if you will that will hopefully give you a break from the daily routine of life. The video footage is from Vimeo and was posted by Pro Art Inc and is titled Hoh Rain Forest.

Hey everybody..! Well, I know it's not music but here's something that once happened to me I think you may find interesting. It was filmed back in 1999 at Universal Studios in Orlando Florida where I was living at the time. You'll see my sister Laura with dark hair come join me at the end and the blonde was a girl named Sandra who I met at the audition for the show. Watch her scare the heck out of Pat at the end..! At one point you'll hear me answer Pat's question about alligators and say something like "believe it or not as a musician I used to hang my hand out over the water and try to entice gators to jump up and try to snap it out of my hands". The truth is, I had been working at a tourist attraction called Gatorland Zoo I was performing as the lead showman for what was called the Gator-jump-a-roo show believe it or not. This was what I was doing just before I started selling cars. Anyway, I wanted to make that clear and laugh now when I here how I responded to Pat's question and how he responded after that... LOL It was a fun time never to be forgotten for sure..! This was originally recorded on VHS which I've had for over 15 years now and just converted to a digital copy and this will explain the fuzziness of the picture. Sorry about that. Of course I take no copyright claim on this what-so-ever.

Here's another collaboration by JC Binetti and I that I hope you'll enjoy. I was very happy JC allowed me to add my lyrics and vocals to his cool dance track. JC has a real talent for creating cool tunes and you can hear more of his songs here. http://www.fandalism.com/jcbinetti Lastly... JC created the video as well and I'm hoping you'll enjoy the whole package everybody..! Cheers and now it's time to let the music take control..! :-) Lyrics below Let the music take control "You gotta let the music take control" So you say you’re feeling lonely and you don’t know what to do I’m telling you you’re not the one who’s feeling blue But I think I know the answer pretty sure I know what’s wrong We need to be out on the dance floor yeah that’s where we both belong Cause when you’re bumping and a grinding and you’re moving to the sound You forget about your problems when you’re truly getting down And when you’re shaking and a grooving with your hands up in the air Forget about your worries and you haven’t any cares… You gotta let the music take control… its gotta reach down to your very soul… ahhh Just let the music take control Yeah… we need to hear that kickin bass gotta turn it up real loud We need to get out on the dance floor some way somehow We need to get out on the town need to find our favorite club Cause when we get out on the dance floor we just can’t get enough When you’re shaking to the music don’t it make you wanna move There’s no way you can deny that it’ll put you in the mood It’ll get your foot to tapping won’t be long for you realize You won’t know what’s happening you’ll be reaching for the sky… ah you can’t deny Come on let’s give it a try… You just can’t deny… come on let’s give it a try So when the club is really kicking I’m sure you’d agree That out there on the dance-floor is the only place to be Some sit and others stand there and watch as others dance But if the beats a kickin I sure won’t me miss my chance If you let the music take you it’ll carry you away To a place you can escape from the day to day It will overcome your problems for a while they’ll disappear If you simply let the music take you away from here Yeah baby… yeah babe… come on shake that thing… Mmmm come on and let the music take control, come on and shake that thing..! So take my hand and let’s get out on the town I’m sure you’ll understand it’s time for getting down What’s the use in sitting home with nothing much to do Time to hit the dance-floor baby that’s what we need to do There’s nothing like the feeling when you’re out on the floor It’s a very special feeling that you simply can’t ignore When you’re shucking with your partner or jiving by yourself There’s nothing quite like music to help us lose ourselves Gotta let the music take control..!

If this won't load up for you try this link. http://www.fandalism.com/tyzoid8/cljk or just try YouTube. Copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph. Here's one I posted about 4 years ago which I just thought was right during this Christmas season to share it with others who may have never heard this one. Please pardon the crummy lip-syncing but I still hope you enjoy it and Merry Christmas to all..! Music and lyrics by Tyler Selph.Jamie Laritz on lead guitar, bass and drums. Lyrics below... "My Old Red Truck Saved Christmas Day" Hey everybody come and gather roundI wanna tell ya little story bout what went downWell it happened one night on a Christmas Eve And it's up to you if you wanna believeBut on that night I was headed off to bed I heard a noise outside it made me turn my headAnd when I looked around Santa Claus appearedIn his shiny red suit and his long white beardAnd he said hey there boy why you standing round Can't ya tell by looking that my sleigh's broke downAnd if we're gonna save Christmas then we're outta luckLess'n we can use your old red pick-up truckAnd I said heck yeah Santa that'd be just great you can use my truck... to save Christmas day..!Well I quick started tossin them toys in the rearOl Santa was a hitchin up the 9 reindeer Then we hopped into her and Santa cracked his whip And we shot into the sky just like a rocket shipWell we was moving so fast my darn hood went flyingBut me and ol Santa didn't pay no mind Cause we was on a mission had to get them toysOut to every single one... of them girls and boys...Well when we got done my old truck's a runnin hot And I could tell by the smell... she's shotBut she made it on home just like I knew she wouldAnd I felt so proud cause she'd done so good..! Come a Chirstmas mornin when I finally woke up Figured better get to working on my old red truckBut when I got downstairs well what did I see was a brand new truck sittin right beside the tree..!Yeah that's what happened that Christmaseve like I said before it's up to you to believeBut I'll stick to my story and I'm proud to say that my old red truck...saved Christmas DayYeah I'll stick to my story and I'm proud to say that my old red truck...saved Christmas Day..!

"Santa Claus Ain't Comin To Town" A parody by Tyler Selph. No copyright claim on this one. Originally written by British songwriter Tommie Conner and originally recorded by Jimmy Boyd. This particular track comes a YouTube posting by Music Teacher's Digest titled "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Instrumental + lyrics - traditional" and can be found here. https://youtu.be/f1GSdBOxyiw Hope you enjoy it my friends... Lyrics below. "Santa Clause Ain’t Comin To Town" Well he’s made out his list and checked it now twice He’s figured out you and me haven’t been nice And Santa Claus ain’t coming to town He’s seen how we act when the kids leave the house The switch in your hand and he’s heard me go ouch! And Santa Clause ain’t comin to town Through our window he’s been peeking And we’ve really freaked him out He’s watched till I’ve been weeping From the pain you’re dishing out! He’s heard me go ouch you’re making me cry He knows you won’t stop till I’m satisfied No Santa Clause ain’t comin to town Ol Santa’s been shocked as we watched me and you He’s seen all the pain you’ve been putting me through And Santa Claus ain’t comin… to town He’s seen those fish-net stockings And leather strap there in your hand He thinks you’re really hurting me but he just don’t understand? With a flick of your wrist ouch That really stings Santa don’t know what a thrill that it brings No Santa Claus ain’t coming to town No Santa Claus ain’t comin to town I said Santa Claus ain’t comin to town..! He ain't comin round... :-)

"I Do Love You" Melody, all instruments and video production by BINETTI Lyrics and all vocals Tyler SELPH Copyright 2017, all rights reserved. Hello everybody and to start with I want to say thank you to all of you who have already heard this song I collaborated on with JC Binetti. When I first heard this in an instrumental form I just felt inspired and asked JC if he would allow me to add lyrics and vocals and I was very happy when he said go for it... so I did. I am posting it at this time just to allow for others who may have missed it to have a chance to hear it before. You can hear more of JC's tunes hear. http://www.fandalism.com/sergej77 Lyrics below... Your letter read that you would leave today,where it is you’re going wouldn’t say Told me you still love me but must move along… but I must tell ya before your gone That I do love you… and I always have… And I should not need to tell you that... I do love you… so why move along…and like I’m saying in this song… I do love you… I keep you picture by my bed your memories here in my head I try to cast them all away… but seems as though they wish to stay And though I know you’re gone for good… I want this to be understood I’ll not be broken have no fear… I’ll be glad when you’re not here Cause I don’t love you …and I never did… And if I told you that… please just forget it… Your letter read that you would leave today where it is you’re going wouldn’t say Told me you still love me but must move along but I must tell you now before you’re gone… I hope I’ve made it very clear… I wish you would get outta here I wish to tell you just to leave… I wish I could make you believe… that I don’t love you… So as you turn… just walk away… no kiss goodbye don’t even wave Just walk away and leave me here where I’ll be standing in my tears But I don’t love you… I don’t love you… I don’t love you...

I Caught Mommy Kissing Santa Claus A dark parody, no copyright claim what-so-ever. Original by Tommie Conner.Lyrics below.I caught Momma kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe last nightThey didn’t know that I was there I was hiding in the stairsAnd I wondered what would Daddy do if he saw Santa kissing youSo I called Daddy on the telephone told him he needed to get home right away Seemed I’d just hung up the phone… and fore you know it Daddy’s home To see mommy kissing Santa Claus… To see momma kissing Santa ClausWell Daddy pulled in with his headlights off And Mom and Santa never heard a thing Daddy went around the back he wasn’t cutting them no slackNo they didn’t hear no doorbell ringJust my Daddy’s keys going jing-a-ling-a-lingWell Daddy told my mommy leave the room And Santa wasn’t looking very goodAnd my Daddy looked sad too cause he didn’t like the viewOf mommy kissing Santa Claus that night No he didn’t like the sight… that night Santa made a mad dash for the doorAnd Daddy tackled him right to the floorThen my daddy looks at me and asks if I would like to see Santa leave our house the way he should Up the chimney wouldn’t that be good?So Daddy shoves ol Saint Nik head in first And then he shoves him till he’s out of site And then my dad and me retired but we first stoked up the fireAnd burned momma’s Santa Claus that nightYeah my dad and me retired but we first stoked up the fireAnd burned up Momma’s Santa Claus last nightBurned up Momma’s Santa Clause last night…

To start with I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving..! This song was written by Harald-Georg-Barth. I heard it and wrote to him asking if I could add some lyrics and vocals and he said go for it so I did. Here's how it came out. Copyright 2017 all rights reserved. Lyrics below... What If Everybody Had A Gun Guitar… What if everyone had a gun would that change anything? Would we find the world more dangerous for all us human beings? What if everybody walked around with a pistol in their boot? You treat somebody bad enough and they may just pull it out and shoot I’m asking how would life become… if everyone had a gun..? Bank robberies I’m guessing none if the customers inside Were all carrying a loaded gun that was strapped there on their side If everybody had a gun tell me what would they have to fear A peace we never knew before might suddenly appear I know you may think this sounds dumb but what if everyone had a gun? If everybody had a gun then everybody’s equal It would make the perfect movie deserved of a sequel If the gangstas in the neighborhood knew guns were everywhere Would they think before they drew a gun or would they ever even dare There would be no place that’s safe to run… if everybody had a gun If we were carrying a piece would that bring us peace of mind Would that make this space a better place where people’d more kind If everybody had a gun, would the hatred finally end If everybody had a gun would we all turn into friends? I betcha things would really change… if we could all go bang bang bang… Now some would say I’ve crazy some would say I’ve lost my mind But if everyone all had a gun who knows what we might find We might find we’d think things over before we all got really pissed Cause anyone who had a gun could just shoot us if they wished We might all be a little more forgiving less taking and more giving Is there a chance that we may find everybody’d be more kind If everybody had a gun It’s sad I have to devise a plan or suggest this as a cure But a gun in everybody’s hand would change our lives for sure Would everyone a friend become… if everybody had a gun Would the killings somehow all be done… if everybody had a gun… Would we all treat everyone nice? If everybody had a gun In case you didn’t know this, in the following list are places where it is against the law NOT to have a gun Kennesaw Georgia, Nelson Georgia, Nucla Colorado, Gun Barrel City Texas, Virgin Utah Art by Bernardumaine at Deviantart.com

For those of you who know me I have never done a cover tune on Fandalism. Here's a parody on Devo's hit song "Whip It", about my dog Cash and his infatuation with attacking his favorite play toy. No copyright claim to this what-so-ever. Source is YouTube video titled "Devo Whip it (Instrumental)" posted by Terry Jackson. Lyrics below... Crack that whip… Cash is such a trip Watch him attack… he’ll break the piggy’s back Well Cash loves his little pig… yes he digs it It’s his polka-dotted pig but he don’t kiss it He grabs it by its head and he whips it… He whips it… watch it shake… shake it up… get straight Throws it forward by its head he thinks it great to make it shake And whip it whip it good If his piggy can’t be found…so he can whip it He’ll be looking all around, so he can whip it… The pig cannot escape… he’s gonna whip it He loves to whip it… whip it good Watch him whip it… whip it good… Crack that whip… Cash is such a trip Watch him attack… break his piggy’s back Yeah he loves his little pig… yes he digs it It’s his little pig he digs… but he don’t kiss it Folks don’t get me wrong… he’d rather whip it He whips it… watch it shake… he shakes it up… get straight He throws it forward by its head he thinks it great to make it shake He whips it…watch it shake… he shakes it up… Get straight… he throws it forward… by its head Try to detect it as it shakes… He’ll whip it whip it good..!

South Africa by Clive Davies & Tyler Selph This is my third version of Clive's wonderful song. Clive liked my second version more so he posted that one and we'll just have to see which one you prefer. We'd both be happy if you share your opinions on this one.I hope you like it and thanks to all of you who have already commented on this one for Clive and his posting earlier. “South Africa”Ahhhhahaha… Here the music playSouth Africa I do love it soMy truly favorite place to goThe animals all roaming freeIt’s is the perfect place for me… where they run freeAhhh come on and play for meThey play music into the nightThe market place is sheer delightThe artwork there is out of sightThe young and old come to uniteAnd zebra man oh what a sightAh the market place where people shareThey come to sell their handmade waresCome stroll around the market squareCome ride an ostrich if while thereIf you… dareThe women dance the music playsJump on the train and be amazedCape buffalo and zebra grazeYou truly will be in a dazeThree zebras talking what a crazeSouth Africa you’ll love the placeCome smell the food enjoy the tasteThe animals and folks all co-existThere really is no other place like this…The sweet artwork locals portrayListen to the music as it playsAnimals and people side by sideWhy not take a nice safari rideThe people there so bright with smileThe zebra all still running wildThe market people and the creatures shareThe sky so blue with weather fairHa… look what the zebras share…Ah… look out… Ahhhh yeah..South Africa you come on downGuarantee you’ll love Cape Town…Come and party down..!Come to South Africa…

I trusted You - from JC BINETTI and TYLER SELPH Here is a song Binetti wrote and posted on Fando as an instrumental 3 months ago. You can hear his original posting here. http://fandalism.com/jcbinetti/emDl When I heard it I contacted JC and asked if I could add some lyrics and vocal. Happily he agreed to let me have a shot at it and I took one. After sending him the vocals I had added I was very surprised to see his video and even though we did this over two months ago I told him we had to save it for the Halloween season. So here it is and just a note of warning... It's a little scary..! I TRUSTED YOU I Trusted You I trusted you and I don’t know why I ever did I trusted you… and all you did was make me cry I thought you’d never lie… but I… I was wrong… so wrong Now looking back… I should have seen But I was young and I was… green… know what I mean? You let someone… come in between you and I… And I don’t know why? But now all I do is cry… I’m crying tears… after all these years I trusted you… I trusted you I never guessed and never knew Oh yes it’s true… I didn’t have a clue That you were lying in another bed I couldn’t get that through my head Don’t try to tell me that you still care Cause when I need you… you won’t be there You’re leaving me for that other guy And you know me… you don’t really care how much I cry… I trusted you… and never should have I trusted you and you never could have… truly loved me You wouldn’t leave me… and when you left me You said you did you wouldn’t leave me… But I was dumb enough… to trust in you… I trusted you… I trusted

A few of you heard this earlier in an acoustic version. Here's "Tommy's Gone" in a fully produced studio version with a video to go along with it. Please pardon some of the blurry images but I use only photos on Google that people have no copyright to and there are not many to chose from that way. If you listen closely you'll hear many of Tommy's song titles throughout. How many will you know? Composed and written by Tyler Selph All Vocals... Tyler Selph All instruments... Jamie Laritz of Dogearstudios Recorded at Dogearstudios in Florida by Jamie Laritz I hope you'll enjoy this and please search for it on Spotify, Google play, Apple ITunes and Amazon among others. I hope to have it available by 10-30-2017. Now the lyrics "Tommy's Gone" First they said he was dead then said they were wrong But the Waiting Is Over we all now know he’s gone So I’m singing this song and saying goodbye To a person Freefalling now Learning To Fly away today… She Was An American Girl yeah he told us all so His Guitar Gently Wept while he put on a show Mary Jane a romance of which he wrote a song And they shared one last dance before she moved on… Ah yeah… before she was gone... And he said I Won’t Back Down to those damn record labels And he charted his own course because he was able And he didn’t Breakdown was a tough Refugee You Got Lucky... if you knew him indeed… so lucky were we… It was true what he said back in seventy nine Even The Losers get lucky sometimes But I guess like Tom said now it’s Time To Move On You Don’t Know How It Feels... seems unreal that he’s gone away... today But Tommy’s Gone… yeah he’s moving on I envision him now... Running Down A Dream And I’m grateful God for giving us this cool human being But I Should Have Known he’d be leaving this place And I pray that the Lord will show his Saving Grace... And as I move forward I’ll hear his songs play And they’ll always bring memories of sweet younger days On the radio waves now his spirit lives on And we’ll never forget the way Tommy played a song But Tommy’s gone… Long gone… RIP Tommy

"I'll Follow You" Nothing particular about the melody here folks but it's the message I hope you'll get here more than anything. It's a song which I hope will inspire all original artists to start following other original artists on Spotify. I don't know about you but I sure could use a little more money these days... As the song says... it's a crazy idea but I'm willing to take people names if they send them to me below and start following them on Spotify today if they will be kind enough to reciprocate. Why not..? Copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph, all rights reserved. Peace everybody..! :-) Please share with your friends my friends.. :-) Now the lyrics... I’ll follow you if you follow me This morning I woke up and jumped out of bed This crazy idea had just popped in my head I thought of a way we could play and get paid And I’m gonna to share my idea here today I don’t know if you’ve done it but here’s what I did I posted my songs right here on DistroKid And the more people listen the more I get paid And the more people hear the cool songs I’ve played Well I think it makes sense here for me to ask you What’s the most logical thing we could do? And it may never work but heck why not let’s try To follow each other right now on Spotify So I’m asking you to just send me your name I’ll follow you friend and hope you’ll do the same It’s one crazy scheme and I know it sound funny But couldn’t we all use a little more money? So today I’ll be finding you and I’ll be following you And I’m hoping that you will come follow me too It’s a crazy idea but who knows it may fly And we’ll all never know till we give it a try So I’ll follow you and hope you’ll follow me We can follow each other and do it for free But who knows how much money we could make If we all started following each other today… :-)

Down By The River Side by Tyler Selph & Jean Chris Binetti. About a month ago Jean-Chris asked if I would be interested in singing one of his songs. He sent me the music and lyrics and I really liked it. I asked JC if he would be okay if I changed some of the lyrics and thankfully he said yes. I loved his hook so I left that in which is the title of the song and I kept that theme but just built a story around the Riverside theme. I know JC posted this one already but I wanted to wait a week or so to try to give others a chance to hear it if they happened to have missed it before. Thanks for all your comments on JC's posting and I hope you will enjoy this one if you have not heard it yet. Now the lyrics... Down by the riverside Down by the riverside… cold beer in my hand The perfect place to run and hide…yeah I’m a broken man I think back to that rainy day when I first met you here You chased all the clouds away… and made the sun appear Down by the riverside that day… you chased those clouds away Down by the riverside with you… it was like a dream come true When I fell in love with you… that day… you stole my heart away Down… by the riverside Down by the riverside… my beer is now half through I take a sip and wonder why… why I ever fell in love with you You told me from the very start your heart could not be won But I was falling so in love and having so much fun Down by the riverside you came… and you made my whole life change Down by the riverside that day… you stole my heart away It’s true… I fell in love with you…that day Down by the riverside my beer is nearly gone Just like the river flowing by… guess it’s time you move along I wish that I could find some way you would stay here with me But if you do come back one day… then this is where I’ll be Down by the riverside me and you… it was like a dream come true Down by the riverside you and me it was the perfect place to be Down by the riverside that day… I’d say you stole my heart away Down by the riverside…

"You Gotta Have A Dream" by Tyler Selph copyright 2017 all rights reserved Lyrics below I posted this in an acoustic version a just over a year ago and the comments and listen count convinced me to do it in a studio format. This song is about domestic violence, spousal abuse, wife-beaters, abused women, or plane and simply........ men who hit women. Hopefully this song will inspire women who may find themselves in this kind of relationship. My advice... get out now... before it's too late..! Composer: Tyler SelphLyrics: Tyler SelphAll instruments: Jamie LaritzRecorded at Dogear Studios. This song can also be found on Spotify, Amazon, Google Play and more. Lyrics below... Excerpts from Vimeo Part 1- "Violence" by Drew AlanPart 2- Tecate" by Frank Part 3- DOMESTIC ABUSE PSADirected by DAVE MEYERS @ Radical MediaPhoto: http://www.shaw.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/214599/through-my-eyes-surviving-sexual-assault/You Gotta Have A DreamSo you’ve had it with your boyfriend and you can’t stand anymoreYou wanna write your resignation your frustration is ignoredBut you have your reservations your hesitation and your doubtYou’re not sure if you can take it or you can make it moving outBut you gotta have a dream… and you’ve gotta believe in itYeah you’ve gotta have a dream… and you’ve gotta believe in it…Yeah you know he treats you badly and yet sadly you stayBut I think you need to leave him don’t believe him get awayCause he doesn’t really love you no he loves you to love himAnd I’m telling you because I consider you my friendAnd you gotta have a dream… and you’ve gotta believe in itMmm yeah you’ve gotta have a dream… and you’ve gotta believe in it…Don’t you ever let him fool you don’t let him rule you anymoreThink it’s time you pack your suitcase find a new place out the doorCause he’s never gonna stop it till he knocks you to the floorNo there’s no more sense in talking you need to walk straight out the doorYeah you gotta have a dream and you gotta believe in itYeah you’ve gotta have a dream and you’ve gotta believe in itYeah you gotta have a dream yeah you gotta believe in itYeah you’ve gotta have a dream… and you gotta believe in itYeah you gotta have a dream…

Your Secret by Tyler Selph copyright 2017 all rights reserved A new song of suggestion to those who may be keeping secrets they need to let out... Hope you enjoy it... Lyrics below 'Your Secret" So you’ve got a big secret that you’re hiding inside So many feelings afraid to confide A secret so secret that you’ve not told a soul But this secret you’re keeping well it starts to get old It’s growing so old So many fears all those tears that you’ve hidden Doing those things you wish you never did and Afraid to display or to say how you feel So your keeping your secret it won’t be revealed But a secret as secret as yours seems to be Can wear on your heart and appear on your sleeve It can screw up your karma can drive you insane A secret like this one can mess with your brain It can drive you insane So I’ve a suggestion I hope you will try Cause it’s not very fun when you’re living a lie Set it free and you’ll see how much better you’ll feel Time to give up your secret it’s time to get real Show how you truly feel Come out of that shell that you’re hiding inside Be true to yourself and have nothing to hide Telling the truth is the best thing to do Just look what this secret is doing to you But these secrets your keeping there keeping inside They’re too much too bare and they’re too hard to hide And the longer you try to deny what is true The longer the secret keeps eating at you Yeah these secrets your keeping there inside your heart Will slowly destroy you and tear you apart No you must let it out and be true to yourself Cause its hurting you more… than anyone else… So I’ve a suggestion I hope you will try Cause life can be hell when you’re living a lie Set it free and you’ll see how much better you’ll feel Time to break out your secret… it’s time to get real Let the secret be revealed and you’ll see how you’ll feel How it feels to get real…

They Called Me Pendejo by Tyler Selph copyright 2017 all rights reserved Just a goofy song about a stupid guy who went on a vacation to Mexico and doesn't know the language... Hope you enjoy it. Soon available as are all my tunes on Spotify Groove music, Google play Amazon and more... “They Called Me Pendejo” I’d been planning a trip so I boarded a ship for a cruise down to lovely Cancun I’d heard of this beach where the women were sweet and was hoping to get there real soon When I arrived on the shore there was much to explore pretty soon found my way to the bar Didn’t speak any Spanish but still I could manage with women not getting too far As I drank at the bar… at the bar… After having a few too many a brews and many a shot of hot rum I kinda got loud at everyone in the crowd started thinking they all must be dumb I had told them my name and I know this sounds strange But not one of these guys seemed to know And I still don’t know why they forgot my name’s Ty And they called me instead… Pendejo Yeah they called me Pendejo Yeah they called me Pendejo… that’s the name I would hear. Say Pendejo… how long are you here Hey Pendejo… how are you in Cancun They said Pendejo… hope you’re leaving soon Now I’ve tried and I tried but I still don’t know why all the guys were all acting so ticked They were waving their hands at me while I was dancing with all the fine Mexican chicks. So I asked this young lady and she told me maybe so both of us walked out the door. We went to her place and we had quite a night in the morning woke up on the floor And I’ll never forget that wild night in Cancun the memories will remain Of a bar on the beach where it seemed out of reach for the folks to remember my name And they called me Pendejo… that’s the name I would hear. Yeah they’d call me Pendejo… they’d say how long are you here And they’d call me Pendejo… why are you in Cancun And they’d all say Pendejo… hope you’re leaving soon… Pendejo Yeah they’d call me Pendejo… why that is isn’t clear But they’d call me Pendojo… every time I’d appear And they’d say hey Pendejo why are you in Cancun Say hey Pendejo are you leaving soon On my trip to Cancun

I heard Tom Petty had passed away and was very surprised and saddened. He had just finished up a very successful tour and even sold out his last three shows in the Hollywood bowl in last month.So sad to hear the news and then hear it wasn't true? A crazy way to go but I'm sure Tommy enjoyed the attention... or at least I hope so... Anyway... I felt like writing him a poem which I posted here yesterday. This morning I put my poem to music and hope you like what I came up with. I have used the titles of 16 of Tom's songs throughout the lyrics and I hope you enjoy it... "Tommy's Gone" well The Waiting is over… heard the news and I cried.Cause I now know it’s true such a cool guy has died.So I’m singing this song and I’m saying goodbye.To a person Freefalling now Learning To Fly away… She Was An American Girl yeah he told us all so.His Guitar Gently Wept while he put on a show.Mary Jane a romance of which he wrote a song.And they shared one last dance before she moved on… Ah yeah… before she was gone...He said I Won’t Back Down to those damn record labels.And he charted his own course because he was able.And he didn’t Breakdown was a tough Refugee.You Got Lucky... if you knew him indeed. It was true what he said back in seventy nine.Even The Losers get lucky, get lucky sometimes.But I guess like Tom said now it’s Time To Move On.You Don’t Know How It Feels seems unreal that he’s gone away today.But Tommy’s Gone… he’s moving on. I envision him now Running Down A dream.And I’m grateful God for giving us this cool human being.But I Should Have Known he’d be leaving this place.And I pray that the Lord will show his Saving Grace... And as I move forward I’ll hear his songs play.And they’ll always bring memories of sweet younger days.On the radio waves now his spirit lives on.And we’ll never forget the way he played a song.But Tommy’s gone… Long gone… RIP Tommy

Fairy Tale Ending Music by Signum Temporus, Vocals and lyrics by Tyler Selph.Here's a tune which was originally created by Signum Temporus and I asked him if I could add some lyrics and vocals to it. I was very happy when he said go ahead and do something so here's what we've created together and I hope you enjoy it. I do not know who the female vocalist is at the very end but I'm hoping Sig will be kind enough to let me know. I'll update the description once I've been informed who she is. Enjoy..! Here is the original track on Signum's site. Hear the original track here. https://youtu.be/qohEfEjXITMI Now the lyrics "Fairy Tale Ending" I hope for a fairy tale ending… And I wait for a make-believe end…I wanna ride off on a white horse… off to a world of pretend…Pretending that you are my princess… pretending that I am just a toad You hear me and find me defenseless kiss me and watch me explode Explode into your shining prince on a white horse to take you away But it’s all just a dream I’ve been dreaming… reality so far away…My friends they all say I’ve gone crazy say I’m way out of my league Yet I find you truly amazing… full of suspense and intrigue My horsie right now is a Kia… not a horse that was made to impress And I’m certain that I’ll never see ya… in my passenger’s seat in a dress… But I hope for a fairy tale ending… I wait for a make-believe end… I wanna ride off on a white horse… off to a world of pretend… Pretending that you are my princess pretending that I’m just a toad You hear me and find me defenseless kiss me and watch me explode Into your shining prince… white horsey to take you away But it’s all just a dream I’ve been dreaming… reality so far away…

After today's earlier posting I received a request from Stig to hear some more sax playing. So here you go Stig... Here's my group from Florida playing a song recorded many years ago that I wrote titled "Stars". It features me on the sax and I hope you and everyone else enjoys it. You can also hear this on Spotify or iTunes as will as other sites if you just search my name. Tyler Selph Tenor Sax- Me Lead guitar- Bo Barbot Bass guitar- Andy Shaw Drums- Bobbi Gruhler

"Man On The Corner" copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph Also available on Spotify, ITunes and more.Hey everybody..! Well I have many new collabs going on right now and they're going to be posted soon but for now, here's an older live performance I found on VHS and I apologize for the poor video quality but I felt the performance was worth posting and I hope you enjoy it... Lead vocal- me Lead guitar- Bo Barbot Bass guitar- Andy Shaw Drums- Bobbi Gruhler Lyrics below I saw an old man standing on the corner In ragged pants and a tattered vest I wished for this guy it was a little warmer But a cold front was coming from the West He holds a sign in his weary hands That tells me that he'll work for food He hopes that you'll toss some change into his can but most folks just aren't in the mood... Is this guy a victim of society? Or was this guy just born to lose? And though I don't believe this could ever happen to me... I'd sure hate to be stuck in his shoes. Where if you're one of the fortunate ones...You'll get in the YMCA But if they don't have enough room there for you then where the hell else will you stay..? Well a box ain't too bad in the Summertime It's easy to handle the heat But it gets real damn cold in the Wintertime When if falls below 30 degrees And if you don't mind standing in a long line You might get some soup they hand out You can smell that food but you still can't conclude you'll get there before it runs out..! No you can't guarantee a thing when you're out in the street..! Could we be related to this old man You might think your chances are slim But you best put away every penny you can and pray you don't wind up like him Said you best put away every penny you can and pray you don't wind up like him. Yeah you best put away every penny that you can...

Light Up by Jean-Chris Binetti. Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. A couple of months ago I asked JC to please do a video for my song "If I Don't Have You, I Aint Got Nothing" He was very kind to do so and did a great job. Now he asked me to sing one of his songs and here it is. I hope you all enjoy it... Hear more of Jean-Chris here. http://www.fandalism.com/jcbinetti Light up My eyes feel so heavy When the stars are calling me And I'm losing all the sight Of everything that I know Will you see these things in the same light oh oh Walker on a dirt track, oh oh Through the wind and the snow In this world of suffering Love, peace of mind should be our thing Light up, light up, light up Light up, light up, light up Can you see them float in the sky? Can you hear those echoes of their cries? Creating a tune… Do you see the light? I've… tried so steady To make something out of what I've seen But I need you by my side To find all the answers that I don‘t know Will you see these things in the same light oh oh Walker on a dirt track, oh ho Through the wind and the snow In this new world of suffering Love, peace of mind should be our thing Light up, light up, light up Bring me the light So I could find a way Ahhhh help me… help me find the way To a brighter day Can you observe them shine so bright… Can you feel their loneliness through their cold light Mmmm… touching you… Light up… You gotta light up the way Light up the way… for me… Uhhuh, gotta gotta light up the way for me… Do you understand? I need your help I need you by my side To light my way Light it up… light my way… Ahhh light my way light the way for me… Can you see the light?

Thank You Lord, Tyler Selph, copyright 2017 all rights reserved. Here's a studio version of a song I wrote and posted here a few years back. It's one of my favorites and I hope you too will like it. Lyrics Thank you Lord by Tyler Selph I thank you Lord for all you’ve done I thank you for your only son I know without him in my life I’d never make it through the strife. I love you Lord for loving me And taking care of all my needs And as for all you’ve yet to do I want to say… say thanks to you. Thank you Lord… Thank you Lord For you have taken all my burden All the pain and all the hurt and All my sins have been forgiven by Christ’s blood Yes you gave your only son So my soul it could be won What a wonderfully precious act of love So thank you Lord… Thank you Lord… Thank you Lord… Thank you Lord Your story Lord I’ll spread world-wide The truth it will not be denied And satan will not ever conquer thee And should we perish in your name We’re still in heaven just the same And in the end we all will sing to you Thank you Lord… Thank you Lord Thank you Lord… Thank you Lord Until we meet I’ll sing your praise Lord guide me through these hectic days My prayer please hear it grant me peace Your guiding spirit stay with me I thank you Lord for all you’ve done And thanks for all you’ve yet to do Thank you Lord… Thank you Lord Thank you Lord… Thank you Lord Thank you Lord

I Lit A Candle For You by Tyler Selph. Copyright 2017 all rights reserved.Here's one I wrote a few years ago and recorded a few months ago but just had re-recorded by my friend Jamie Laritz of Dogear Studios with studios in both Ft Myers FL and Nashville TN. He is an incredible musician and recording technician. He plays all of the instruments on this song and did all the editing & mixing. All I had to do was sing the vocals when he was done with all the tracks and how easy is that? This song is also available on iTunes and Spotify. Now the lyrics... "I Lit A Candle For You" When I invited you for dinner I was hoping you’d say yes. And when you asked what I was serving I told you, you would have to guess You smiled when I suggested that we dine in candle light…And in the end you said alright… And I had dreamed of this night…So I lit a candle for you baby… And I... I was hoping maybeThat you would make my dream come true And I might... share just one night with youSo I lit a candle as I waited for you… I lit a candleI placed the candle on the table as I polished up the place Stood thinking of the way the candle-light would shine upon your face And I hoped that you would like my place and hoped you'd be impressed As I looked into the mirror hoped you like the way I'm dressed? But suddenly I noticed that the night was getting late I wondered where you were you said that you'd be here by eight I thought by now that you’d have had a lobster on your plate.Instead I'm only wondering and I guess you're running late.But I lit a candle for you baby cause you told me, told me you'd be there And I set the candle there on the table with fine wine for us to share And now I watch the candle melting see the wax all dripping down And I feel like such a loser and I feel like such a clown… Cause I lit a candle for you baby… but soon… soon it will go out... I guess the date you made with me… You simply… forgot about And as the candle keeps on melting it becomes a work of art And I'll never let you know how much you truly broke my heart...

Cheryl Marie, melody and lyrics by Tyler Selph, copyright 2017 all rights reserved. This song is about how my wife and I met many years ago but it wasn't until many years later we met again and got married. This song was posted about a year ago but I have had my friend Jamie re-work the instruments and I've added the vocals. Hope you enjoy it. Cheryl Marie Was it all just by chance we met that night in that bar And the two of us danced then we took a ride in my car You were only 19 and looked so good in those jeans And it seemed like a dream That you were with me And it was so nice to be With sweet Cheryl Marie Way back in 83 We drove to a party but nobody showed So we jumped in my sports car and we hit the road Then we parked on a hillside you let my fingers explore And we both wanted more We drove back to my place and made our way to my room But somehow we passed out… from all the drinks we’d consumed But neither one worried no neither one of us cared Cause we weren’t in a hurry no we weren’t going nowhere In the morning I woke up and you still there by my side Seemed you wanted make love you had that look in our eyes But before you would let me would let me proceed. You said, don’t ever forget me… My name is Cheryl Marie Don’t you dare forget me That’s what she said to me Back in 83 We drove through the night She was holding on tight She said faster and faster It was love we were after She was so full of laughter Sweet Cheryl Marie As sweet as could be Young and wild and carefree Sweet Cheryl Marie…

In A Perfect World, copyright 2017, all rights reserved. This is a song I recorded about a year ago but just had re-done by my friend Jamie Laritz. Also available on iTunes, Spotify and other online sites. Hope you enjoy it. Lyrics below. In a perfect world You would win every game And in a perfect world there is no one to blame In a perfect world there’d be no right or wrong In a perfect world everyone..... just gets along In a perfect world But a true perfect world that’s impossible see And the truth is that’s something that never could be There’s a reason why people always disagree Cause what’s perfect for you isn’t..... perfect for me Are you starting to see? If the pitcher strikes out every batter he meets They all call that a perfect game but was it really you see Although he seemed perfect when he won that game Was the pitcher so perfect or were the batters just lame? That were playing the game... Let’s say that somebody has big party plans And their praying the rain will not mess up their plans But the farmers depend on their seeds all to sprout And they’re praying for rain cause there’s been a long drought... Have you figured this out? Oh this world isn’t perfect oh no no it’s not Take a good look around and you’ll see what we’ve got It’s a world full of war where the innocent fear It’s a world far from perfect that’s perfectly clear Let’s say that a soldier who fights for his life Has to shoot someone else or to stab with a knife To him it seems perfect he somehow survived But was it really so perfect when the other guy died? At the edge of a knife And his mother she cried… Long into the night… In a perfect world there’d be no fighting at all In a perfect world not one more soldier would fall In a perfect world people there’d be no war And a perfect world’s what we should all be... fighting for In a perfect world… in a perfect world… in a perfect world… in a perfect world...

Goodbye, So Long, Farewell... Copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph all rights reserved. This tune was recorded by my friend Jamie Laritz. For those who haven't heard my last song, Jamie is the owner of Dogearstudios and in my opinion he is an incredible musician and recording technician. He plays all of the instruments on this song and did all the mixing. All I had to do was sing the vocals when he was done with all the tracks and how easy is that? If you're a music artist and would like to have your songs professionally recorded contact Jamie yourself at Dogearstudios@gmail.com or call Jamie at 615-480-5103 and mention promo code 5503 for discount pricing for tracks, and mixing. This tune will soon be available on iTunes, Amazon, Google-play, Spotify and others. Goodbye… So Long… Farewell… Lyrics I knew right from the start that you could break my heart would tear my world apart and so I stayed away You wore your blue jeans tight and had them ripped just right to whet my appetite and you just loved to play To play with hearts of boys to you they are just toys they’d fall in love with you and then here’s what you do You’d simply write a note and in it what you wrote would tear their fragile worlds apart You’d leave your note on their bed and they read what it said it really messed up their heads when they read Goodbye… so long… farewell… and we’ll see ya later Goodbye… so long… farewell… see ya later alligator Goodbye… so long… farewell… So me I stayed away and when you’d look my way I’d look the other way I would not give away That I was hot for you like all the other dudes then right out of the blue I got pursued by you You held her body close thought I might overdose you whispered in my ear why don’t we disappear? I didn’t have a clue what you were gonna do what you would put me through but knew I wanted you You took me to your place yeah I was blown away there are no word to say the way you made me feel Your body soft and smooth you showed me all your moves I really dug your groove it all just seemed unreal I never guessed that I would be your type of guy and still I don’t know why why you gave me a try But I’m sure glad you did I’m glad I visited I’m glad I stayed the night cause you were out of sight But in my head I knew that you would leave just like you’re known to do So in the morning I jumped up and made some coffee and poured a cup I found a pad and pen and wrote I wrote to you a little note I left the note there by your bed and you can guess just what it said Goodbye… so long… farewell… and we’ll see ya later Goodbye… so long… farewell… see ya later alligator Goodbye… so long… farewell… it was great to know ya Goodbye, so long farewell… but I’ve got to go away… Cause I know that if I stay That you’ll break my heart in two And I know that’s what you will do So I must say goodbye to you So long… farewell… and I’ll see ya later Goodbye… so long… farewell… it was nice to know ya Goodbye… so long… farewell… Goodbye… so long… farewell… Goodbye

Here's a fun song I wrote some time ago that I recently had re-recorded by my great friend Jamie Laritz. He is the owner of Dogearstudios and in my opinion he is an incredible musician and recording technician. He plays all of the instruments on this song and did all the mixing. All I had to do was sing the vocals when he was done with all the tracks and how easy is that? If you're a music artist and would like to have your songs professionally recorded contact Jamie yourself at Dogearstudios@gmail.com or call Jamie at 615-480-5103 and mention promo code 5503 for discount pricing for tracks, and mixing. Now here are the lyrics so you can follow along..! "Goldielocks" Well she’s my Goldielocks and I’m her Papa Bear Yeah she’s my Goldielocks got that golden hair Well I’m coming home to find my place is a mess But I’m not here alone no I got a special guest Her name is Goldielocks and she’s here in my place Cause it’s her that I’m smelling… and her I can taste..! Goldielocks ohhhh and I’m her Papa Bear Well I come to the table and find all my food Goldie’s cooked a dinner that puts me in the mood Yeah she cooked my favorites and knows I like meat rare Knows just how to flavor it and nothing compares To my Goldielocks ahhaww and I’m her Papa Bear Yeah she’s my Goldielocks got that golden hair Well head to the parlor and sit in my chair Appears again that Goldie's been there If you ask me how I know I can tell you a lot I can tell that it’s Goldie Cause the chair is still so hot… oh so hot! Yeah she’s my Goldielocks mmm and I’m her Papa Bear She’s my Goldielocks got that golden hair Well I pick up the candle and I head up to bed Can’t wait to see Goldie lying there in my bed And who knows maybe she’ll kiss me and share And maybe she’ll have missed me when I wasn’t there Goldielocks ahhaa and I’m her Papa Bear Ohhh she’s such a fox ohhh and she loves to share Uh huh oh yeah Uh huh uh oh woh ho Yeah she’s my Goldielocks and I’m her Papa Bear

Mother Nature by Tyler Selph, copyright 2017, all rights reserved. Every once in a while I get inspired to try to make up something on the spur of the moment and see what happens. I'll turn on my iphone video recorder and just let things fall where they may. I would suggest you give it a try sometime if you never have before. It's a fun thing to do and who knows what may happen..? This one was created in my Brother-in-laws back yard on a beautiful day...! Enjoy..! Titled "Mother Nature"... lyrics below... Today I looked… and this is what I see… A beautiful… environment serene And there I got to watch a Bumble-bee… and it occurred to me… That this was destiny Mother Nature… it’s incredible, it’s impossible… that is not designed It truly seems to me to be divine…. Mother Nature… Woahhhhh… Mother Nature How serene, hear that bird oh hear it sing… It sings a sweet… sweet song… And all the other birds… they sing along... That’s Mother Nature…. Oooooh… That’s Mother Nature… Oowoawohoo.. Mother Nature… Woaoh... Mother Nature… Woaoh…That’s Mother Nature….

Here's a poem I uploaded a few years ago that I put to my friend John Corsaro's killer drum playing. See John's original video posted here.... http://fandalism.com/odddrum/el38 I title my poem "Teenage Thoughts" and it is about the way many kids seem to act and think this day in age. Hope you like it! Copyright 2017 all rights reserved.Teenage thoughtsI'll tell ya bout my mom and dad The two of them they get real mad It seems no matter how I try No way to see them eye to eye They call me just a teenage punk But they're the one's who are the flunks As parents they've completely failed And I'm the one who's getting railed They've treated me with no respect Since I quit school but what the heck Don't really care to graduate When I already have a life that's great My mom and dad they'll care for me And me... well I'll live here for free What more could anybody need Sounds pretty sweet don't you agree? My mom and dad they criticize It's time they opened up their eyes I see beyond all of their lies And yell fuck you while mama cries They say it's time that I move out But that's not happening no doubt I'm staying here till forced to leave And that's just how it is you see They're angry I dropped out of school They say I'm dumb but they're the fools I'm 18 and I make the rules And no one's calling me a fool I'll have my way and I'll live rent free No no-one's getting rid of me Don't give a damn that's plain to see My parents will take care of me I'm sick and tired of being told By people who are growing old What I should do how I should act It's time they all cut me some slack I take it easy cause I can It should be clear to understand. Why should I have to work so hard I make my daddy mow the yard I live right now on easy street Roof over-head free food to eat Take out the garbage? Don't think so Don't even ask my ass to mow I do what I want and I have no fear I steal my mama's last cold beer Call me a failure go ahead But while you're at it make my bed! You guys are wrong I've never failed And if I do wind up in jail I got good news good news to tell You'll be the ones to pay my bail Call me a failure if you like I'll tell you both to take a hike I'm living wild and living free Now go away don't bother me...

Here's a little something my wife created for me using Jibjab software. She meant to send it to me on the 4th of July so I could post it but she forgot so here's a belated 4th of July song to rock your world. I hope you'll all find it amusing...

Here's one me and my friends from around the world put together. I wrote it, my friend Jamie Laritz played all the instruments on it, I sang it and JC Binetti created the video.The song title is If I Don't Have You... I Ain't Got Nothin Also available on iTunes, Spotify and other online sites as are almost all my tunes. Lyrics and melody - Tyler Selph- Williamston, Michigan Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards Jamie Laritz - Nashville, TN Vocals recorded by - Sean Barrett of LaBarrettory Studios - Williamston, Michigan Final mixing - Jamie Laritz of Dog Ear Studios - Nashville, TN If I Don’t Have You, I Ain’t Got Nothin I could be rich and famous…might be a movie star Ride around in big black limo or maybe drive a fancy car I could have every single thing everything this world could give But I know that that if I don’t have you… then I ain’t got nothin..! No I ain't got nothin..! I could earn a diploma and I could get some degree I could make a lotta money and I could buy anything I could make a million dollars or become a billionaire But I know that if I don’t have you… then I ain’t got nothin…! No I ain't got nothin..! I could travel all around the world from sea to shining sea But it wouldn’t be no fun at all if you weren’t here with me I could have a castle made of gold and servants at my feet But I wouldn’t be as happy as I am when you’re with me I could climb the corporate ladder go all the way to the top Be a doctor a lawyer or get rich trading stocks But it’s all superficial and it doesn’t mean a thing Cause I know that if I don’t have you… Then I ain’t got nothin..! No I ain’t got nothin..! Said I ain't got nothin..! No I ain't got nothin..! I ain’t got nothin..! I ain’t got nothin..! I ain’t got nothin..! No I ain’t got nothin..!

Here's one of my tunes put to a short video by a couple of my close friends Richard and Maurice. I had submitted a Christmas song to Ford for their consideration as an ad and this was what my friends sent back to me as if it was from Ford. It was a great prank on me as it was shown on my email as coming from TeamDetroitAdv.com and at first I thought it was the real deal and they were doing a trial run of it. Pay close attention to the credits at the end for a few hidden meanings in the names which I didn't catch until my friends told me... Anyway... I hope you enjoy it...

Forever Together Copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph Hey everyone... This is a song I wrote for one of my best friends weddings back in the 90's. My good friend Andy Shaw on bass. The photo is of the moment me and my wife Cheryl tied the know with a kiss... Hope you all like the tune... Forever Together Both of us knowing that our love is real This is our way of showing the way we truly feel Thinking now of the good times we've shared in the past And we've both come to realize that we want them to last forever... together... I think of the future and living with you Nothing else I could dream of that I'd rather do... and we'll share all our feelings and erase all our fears and our love will grow stronger as we share the years together... Forever.... sharing our lives together.. Forever ever and ever... We accept that the future... may sometimes get rough but we know that we'll make it Cause our love is strong enough. We won't let anything stand in our way... No nothing can come between the love we share today and forever.... together... Together... forever... As we grow older we'll look back and see... You and I with each other it was truly meant to be So we'll be together and we'll help each other through cause we know what we're doing when we each say I do it means Forever... together... sharing our lives together... forever and ever and ever...

I had to re-post this song... I noticed in my first post I had cut off the ending. I wrote the poem and then Danijela Jovic, (SergeJ77 on Fando) was kind enough to offer a piano accompaniment. It is about a very close friend and once listened to, you'll know what happened to him. He will be sorely missed. I want to thank Danijela so much because without him on the piano... this would just be a poem... "One Guys Death" My friend of 10 years shot himself in the chest… three times… believe it or not? With a revolver… as impossible as that seems… But nonetheless we were told by those who discovered his body there were no sign of foul play… just one set of footprints… leading away from the van… which had gotten stuck in a farmer’s field. The footprints led from the van to a single wooden hunting blind… raised on stilts… approximately eight feet off the ground… It appeared that under heavy sedation from a mix of prescription pills he had been taking for back pain… that he made his way to the wooden blind…climbed the ladder and once inside…decided this was the place to end it all. I feel very saddened that although I had made many attempts to contact him over the past few months… I had not spoken to him... When traveling near his home my wife and I had called to see if we could drop by… but no one ever picked up the phone or called us back so we never did… and now… we both wish we had… I deeply regret that we did not go there and did not recognize until too late… what was really going on… I am also deeply troubled by the fact his wife… of 10 years… did not take care of him... and never reported to someone the severity of what was happening… and this in and of itself is a tragedy..! During the last weeks I have had so many questions? Even doubting whether or not it was actually a suicide? So I conducted my own investigation and was very thorough… Even visited the scene… yes I was there and saw the wooden blind where it all happened. I also studied the autopsy pictures of my friend’s face that I could not even recognize. A full face beard... a loss of over 50 pounds in less than two months? He looked as though he had been totally neglected and left to just wither away..! I cringed as I saw the bullet holes in his chest and I cried. It was extremely hard to accept but I realize now… that it must be true and he did in fact take his own life for there is nothing to prove otherwise… This fact I have to come to resolution with and understand, there’s nothing I could have done...perhaps… even if I had spoken to him… well it was his destiny. So I say farewell to you my good friend with whom I fished, and camped and I played and sang with and I want to tell the world… that this guy… will never be forgotten….RIP my friend…

We Cried, a poem written by Tyler Selph Piano by Danijela Jovic. I am honored to have Danijela (Sergej77) work with me on this project. Her melody was the perfect fit if you ask me. Hope you all like it... We Cried I came home late one night stepped through the door. I saw a strange man whom I’d never met before. My wife said it was awkward I would call strange. From that night on… my life it changed. I turned around as she stepped in the room. And I could tell I smelled her sweet perfume. And though she’d shown me its not me she’s really thinking of. She claimed that it was only me… she truly loved. I didn’t buy it… it was all a lie. Could see she’d fallen for that other guy. I stood and listened as she tried to justify. Then I kissed... that girl goodbye… And we cried and we cried… as I kissed her goodbye… You think in life you’ve got things figured out. Then find out what life’s really all about. You want to go somewhere just run and hide. To take your lumps and swallow all your pride. But now it’s over now for me and her. Hard to remember now it’s all a blur. I wish that we were still the way we were. But then again… I really don’t. Today I saw her briefly on the street. She softly spoke to me her voice so sweet. But still I knew that I could not repeat that scene. Know what I mean? And me and her we cried when I kissed her goodbye. I’d grown tired of all her lies.. We both had tears that filled our eyes… As I told that girl goodbye… yes we cried… we cried… and we cried…

I've Gotta Ask My Wife, copyright 2017 Tyler Selph all rights reserved. This song was originally a very cool instrumental created by Sergej77 and he allowed me to add some lyrics to it. Here is a link to Sergej77 original post. http://fandalism.com/sergej77/bqOB Hope you like it..! Lyrics... Had this friend of mine that came to me way back in nineteen-eighty-three Said now’s the time to buy some stock… in Apple, just two bucks a shot He told me I’d get rich one day Two thousand’s all I’d have to pay To own one thousand shares that great I’ll put that apple on my plate. I said to him that sounds real good you know I’d do it if I could But you know friend I’d be truly cursed if I don’t go and ask my wife first... "Happy wife happy life" :-) So I proposed to my sweetie pie… my friend said now’s the time to buy But she said boy there’s just no way that we could now afford to pay Two thousand bucks that’s all we’ve got… and it’s a gamble just a shot A shot in the dark with no guarantees so my wife no and would not agree... She was looking after me... Eventually I wound up broke my wife she left with another bloke The price of Apple stock look there… A hundred forty bucks per share..! A hundred forty bucks oh my just did the math and I wanna cry A hundred forty thousand bucks… My wife said no and I got fucked So where’s my wife you ask of me? Remember that friend in 83? She looked him up and he was rich ran off with him that friggin bitch That’s right she took on his last name in search of fortune in search of fame Just take a look here at my life… cause I had to go and ask my wife..! Ahhhh... but in the end I fared okay even though my wife and my friend ran away I remember back to eighty-three and what my friend had said to me Little secret too that I’ll now let out… see I’d bought 8,000 shares no doubt Seven hundred grand my friends do you like the way this story ends?

Happy Easter Everyone..! From Tyler and his family..! Have fun everyone and remember...today we remember a SONrise like no other..!

I Lit A Candle For You song by Tyler Selph, copyright 2017 All rights reserved. Here's one that I uploaded as just a poem a few years ago and decided to put a melody to it and here's the end result... Hope you like it... When I invited you for dinner you surprised me with a yes. When you asked what I was serving I told you, you would have to guess You smiled when I suggested that we dine in candle light… But in the end.... you said alright… and I had dreamed of this night… So I lit a candle for you baby… and I, I was hoping maybe... That you would make all my dreams come true and I might.... share one night with you... I lit a candle… as I waited for you… I lit a candle... I placed the candle on the table as I polished up the place Stood thinking of the way the light would shine upon your face And I hoped that you would like my place and hoped you'd be impressed As I looked into the mirror hoped you like the way I'm dressed? But suddenly I noticed that the night was getting late Wondered where you were you said that you'd be here by eight? I thought by now that you’d have had a lobster on your plate. Instead I'm only wondering and guess you're running late? But I lit a candle for you baby cause you told me, you told me you'd be there... And I set the candle on the table with champagne for us to share Now I watch the candle melting see the wax all dripping down... And I feel like such a loser and I feel like such a clown… Cause I lit a candle for you baby… but soon… soon it will go out... I guess the date you made with me… you simply… forgot about... And as the candle keeps on melting it becomes a work of art And I'll never let you know how much you tore my world apart...

His Wife Wouldn't Let Him, copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph, lyrics in description. Here's one that was listed as just a poetry piece about 3 years ago but I decided to plop some music on it and here's the end result... Hope you all enjoy it..! His Wife Wouldn't Let Him Gambling late, way into the night The man’s on fire and his wife outta sight Poker's the game and they do poker right With his wife there beside him… he wins every night And everything is alright..! The cards are all dealt and he draws a straight flush Guy cross the table he raises a bluff But he's holding a winner there in his hand But his wife moves her hand and he understands and he folds… And he does as was told… Cause his wife wouldn't let him she made him give in And if he had won well a ton he would win But his wife wouldn't let him she motioned to fold And he loved her so much… that he did as was told. And his wife wouldn’t let him… She… he learned a long time ago… she's always right That's why he… keeps winning with her every night They all call him the gambler but no nobody knows That his wife's in control with the touch of her nose But nobody knows...? She touches the tip that tells him to hold She touches the bridge and it's time to just fold. She touches the left side he knows he can't win She touches the right and… he's going all in! Mmmm and this is how they both win..! Mmmmm… So that Saturday night, full moon up in the sky The wager ran up to a new record high And the crowd gathered round all to see history But his wife stepped away at that moment you see... Well he stalled and he stalled but… she never appeared What the heck should he do? Lose it all so he feared…oooh So he raised the stakes high and he… said I'm all in And at that very moment was when his wife stepped back in... Then alas the last card and who would have known His card wasn’t dealt and the crowd it all moaned And his wife she just smiled turned and walked out the door Cause her husband’s opponent had offered her more... Photo from http://www.thejaylap.com/work/

"Good with a Gun" Collaboration with John Corsaro I've never really attempted to do Rap music so here's my first rap effort. I asked John if he'd like to be involved in any way and he allowed me to pick any drum post he had uploaded onto YouTube and run with it. So I picked his tuned titled Rhythmic Joker VII and here's what I came up with. Copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph "Good With A Gun" 13 year boy and he’s home alone Don’t know now for sure why there was no one else home There and engaged in his video game when he heard a loud sound heard a loud bang There was one bang then two, heard it again, he realized someone else was breaking in So he ran to a bedroom where dad kept a gun and he knew how to shoot it cause his dad taught his son Mhmm to be good with a gun… that’s right Yeah his dad taught his son taught him all that he knew Taught his son how to hunt taught his son how to shoot And had he not time for the teaching he’d done Who knows what would’ve happened that night to his son? Mhmm… who was good with a gun… that’s right The boy ran to a room found the gun and clip racked in a round held it firm to his hip When he met the thieves the boy this is what he did say said you’d better all freeze or I’ll blow you away..! The thieves were all stupid and they all ignored they attacked and he fired two fell to the floor. The other one ran but not far it’s no lie cause there in the driveway… is where that guy died. Mhmm… Cause he was good with a gun, cause his dad taught his son… Police showed up their flashing blue lights found one thief with brass knuckles the other a knife They saw where the burglars broke through the door found them lying in puddles of blood on the floor 13 years old and the cops were all shocked a kid at that age how could he be such a shot... Just 13 years old and the cops were all shocked that kid at that age could be such a great shot But the truth is his dad yes his dad was the one who taught him to hunt and get good with a gun… Mmhmm… yeah his dad taught his son… mhmm and he was good with a gun… From when his dad taught his son… He was good with a gun… and he killed everyone… cause his dad taught his son to be good with a gun… Had he not done what he had done for his son who knows what becomes of his son… with no gun? Yeah his dad took the time to teach all he knew Taught his son how to hunt taught his son how to shoot And had he not took the time and all that teachings he’s done Then who knows what would’ve happen… that night to his son… Who was good with a gun… very good with a gun… Good with a gun… very good with a gun..! Photo from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Boy_hunter_watches_for_birds_coming.jpg

This Song Is About You copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph If I were to write you a love song would you know it was only for you? Cause if written I’d keep it a secret that it’s you who I’m singing it to That’s right I would never tell no one who it’s written for I’d never say But if I were to write you a love song then the lyrics… might give it away... That’s what some folks would say… Cause if I were to write you a love song, it would tell you I’m so glad we met It would tell you I’m so very grateful Al Gore gave us all internet… lol Cause without him we’d not know each other without him I doubt there’s a way That we would have ever discovered or found one another that day... So this song is about you and you know that it’s true… That this song is about you… am I getting this through? That I’m so glad you found me and… I’m glad I found you And I’m hoping you’ll realize… this song’s about you... This song’s about you… So now one last clue I have for you that I hope makes it perfectly clear That this love songs for you and you only, for you and you only my dear For if not for a letter you sent me there’d be, be no song here to write And you know I can only keep dreaming... of sleeping beside you tonight... and you know this is right… Not beside you tonight... So this song is about you… and you know that it’s true… That this song is about you… am I getting this through That I’m so glad you found me and I’m glad I found you And I’m hoping you’ll realize… this song’s about you… and you know that it’s true...

"Meandering Melody" for relaxation and meditation. Copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph

I wish I could take credit for the melody line here but I think the Stray Cats as mentioned below may have dibs on that. Actually I did a little research and as it turns out Richard Hell & The Voidoids did a song called Blank Generation having this same progression which came out about 5 years before Stray Cat Strut was released. Some say Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats stole the progression but who knows? Here's a link to the tune if you're interested... You'll find the song at the 16:54 minute mark. https://youtu.be/UkTs883qImY Now the lyrics to my song titled Julio's Song. Copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph Julio he's a ladies man and that's all that we really knowWhere he came from nobody knows andnobody knows where he'll go...Out of nowhere he seems to appear.. and he buys everybody a beerWhere he goes all the chicks gather round...Yeah that's where all the babes can be found with Julio... Julio...The women all love him and the men all just wish he would leaveHow does Julio always show with up... with girls on each sleeveJulio..! Julio..!Ahh...he never eats candy he's just too sweet and he mesmerizesthe girl's that he meetsHe's a man full of love and knows how to romanceAll the girls hope that Julio... gets in their pants! Julio... Julio...He's a man full of mystery and he gets all his wine and his women for freeWhen I saw him last night I would swear it's a fact he had three..!When Julio plays guitar and he sings all the ladies they want give Julio everythingTo be by his side and to have a few kids but Julio that's not the way that he lives... Julio... that's Julio...They all tell Julio they... love him and so and they hope and they pray that he'll let his feelings show... but Julio always has somewhere else to go... Julio...Julio... Julio... Julio...

A fun song about St. Patrick's Day. I hope you enjoy it... St. Patrick’s Day..! St. Patrick was born long ago in this world as a boy he was taken one day To the Irish a slave until he had a dream of a ship that would take him away... If you study you’ll learn that one day he returned to the land that had kept him in chains And you’ll see what he did was convert all the pagans oh yes he did make quite a change..! So they made him a Patron and when he did die I’ll not lie that he paved all the way For those who had listened converted to Christians and that’s why he’s famous today..! So why all the beer well that’s not really clear but it’s clear that the beer will be green And they’ll put it away by the pint all the day and get ripped if you know what I mean? So I’m raising my glass and I’ll toast to the past and the Saint who deserves to be cheered So here’s to St. Patrick come on raise it up but make sure that’s your mugs full of beer..! Pass one over here..! Yes its St. Patrick’s Day and we’re going to have a parade..! And we’ll all get drunk its okay it’s finally St. Patrick’s Day Yes it’s St. Patrick’s Day and we’re going to have a parade And we’re going to drink lots of brew And you know that’s just what we will do. On St. Patrick’s Day..! Finally St. Patrick’s Day So today is St. Patrick’s Day… and everyone’s happy and gay And you better wear green if you know what I mean or get pinched on the cheek of the ass! So we’re going to have us a beer And we’re glad everyone can be here And we’ll all say hip hip hooray! Cause it’s finally St. Patrick’s Day..! Ahhh it’s St. Patrick’s Day… we all get to behave… and get carried away..! We love St. Patrick’s Day! Ahhh now come on out and play..! Cause its St. Patrick’s Day..!

A song in A Capella that I made up as I went along. Inspired by the power of mother nature! Oh listen to old man Winter blow We've had with all of old man Winter's snow and as March marches in soon the Spring will begin But for now hear the wind as it blows... old man Winter...So you hear the strong winds and you know soon they'll end And the Spring will appear and the new new-born deer...And for now we'll just hear old man Winter... Winter blow...Just hear as he blows... Old man Winter's blowing And although it's not snowing... old man Winter blows...

"Mary's Tears" A spiritual instrumental and song of hope... I hope you like it...

A song I put together for Cheryl and I and our 12th year wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary my dear This truly has been one fantastic year And I wanted to just make this one thing clear...How much I love you and I always will And I’m so happy That I am still So in love… With you Through this whole year through And we’ve more than a few Many more left to do Happy Anniversary to you… Just wanted you to know… I love you so…

"Fandalism" I'm sure I'm not the first to write a song about this wonderful place but I hope you enjoy this... By now we know the DJ on the radio has no control at all of what we hear... The record biz executives its they who give the order this is all too clear... The radio’s repeating keeps repeating keeps repeating everyday... Tune in today and they will play exactly what they played you yesterday..!… And that’s why I say... Thanks goodness Phil decided on that day five years ago That he’d create a place where great musicians all could go A place where… it don’t matter who you are… A place where anyone can be a star..! Here on Fandalism… what a place… where poets and musicians all create... Fandalism it’s the perfect place to be custom built by folks like you and me On Fandalism..! So now you know… the place to go… when radio has truly turned into a bore Come listen in and you’ll begin to realize that Fandalism... offers so much more And if you’re making music you must use it so your songs will all be heard Don’t keep your stuff up on a shelf all to yourself folks that would be absurd Come let it be heard On Fandalism what a site... you check it out and you’ll see I’m right Fandalism come and check it out you’ll see Custom built by folks like you and me… here on Fandalism Where it truly is… a place where we… adults can act like kids... Fandalism… come join in and help it grow Go tell everyone you know... bout Fandalism So I say thanks to Fandalism now Good gosh without it where would I be now? Probably searching for some place to play my songs But here on Fandalism… I’ve found a place where I belong..! Fandalism with my friends a place where hearing brand new music never ends Fandalism it’s where true musicians jam… here in Fandiland! In Fandaland… here in Fandiland… here in Fandiland… ah it’s grand in Fandiland..!

"The City", copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph Here's a live version of a song I first posted a few years ago... Stuck again in city traffic... another Friday afternoon... Everyone's in such a hurry... Cause the weekend will be over soon... I'm looking in my rear view mirror That guy he's riding way too close... I think if he gets any nearer... I'll hit the brakes and he'll be toast... hit the breaks and he'll be toast..! I think that's what he needs the most...! But why is he in such a hurry and why is everybody else... We live our lives in such a flurry... why do we always push ourselves? I guess it's living in the city I guess it's just the city way... I think I'm gonna leave this city I think I'm gonna get away... get out of the city..! I think I'm gonna leave today... yeah... yeah Cause when you leave the city... everything slows down... Yeah when you leave the city... you can get unwound... But if you never leave the city... then you'll never know... What it's like to leave the city... and let your problems go.... away....! Push and shove and stand in lines... Almost everywhere you go... You feel you're wasting so much time Where did another day just go? I think of living in the country... I think of living on a farm... no need to lock my doors and windows... No need to have a car alarm... No I'd be feeling safe from harm... No need for a car alarm... no no... But even if I left the city... and traveled somewhere far away... I know that I'd be back to see my city... Yeah I know I'd be back someday... because I'd miss the city... Yeah even if I went away I know that I'd be back one day... Oh yeah I'd miss the city.. And I know that I'd be back one day... Even if I left the city... I know that I'd be back one day..! Ahhh I'd miss the city..!

"World's Greatest Lover" copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph This is a remake of one of my very first postings which was more or less a disaster... "World's Greatest Lover" I hear her car a pullin in again it's late at night But I know where my baby's been cause me and here we're tight We love each other way to much to tell each other lies And that's why she lets me know it when she's seeing other guys And me you bet I'm lucky to have met someone so honest I'm the only guy she'll ever really love... that's what she promised She got me a coffee mug that reads worlds' greatest lover... And I'm starting to believe it's true cause she's tried so many others..! I'm the World's Greatest Lover.. heck it's... known all over town I'm the World's Greatest Lover...uh huh... at least the best my baby's found..! You've heard about menage a trois... Who woops em both that would be moi Don't mean to brag but c'est la vie... I know it's a drag but you can't beat me...! There'll be no doubt about it when my babe comes through the door I'll ask if she got lucky... she'll tell me yeah she scored..! She'll hold me close and whisper that I'm still the very best And boy will I be happy knowing... I still pass the test... I'm the World's Greatest Lover heck it's known all over town I'm the World's Greatest Lover... mmm least the best my baby's found. I'm the World's Greatest Lover... The World's Greatest Lover... I'm like no other... the World's Greatest Lover... That's me..!

Here's a live version of a song I released earlier. Every once in a while you have to get serious...... read more "Johnny" copyright 2107Johnny's feeling good tonight he buys another round. The waitress serves em up they do a toast then shoot them down.It's just another Friday night like all those nights before. And Johnny and his friends will soon be staggering out the door...Hey Johnny... are you sure that you're okay to drive? Cause I think this time... you may have had too much. But Johnny says that he hasn't drank that much at all... and when he gets home says he' going to call...But Johnny said he hadn't drank that much at all and when he got home... he meant to call. But Johnny doesn't realize just how much he's had... And his trip home is gonna turn out bad...Well the ambulance is racing down the street. And there lies Johnny's body on the ground beneath our feet.At 90 miles an hour on the interstate Southbound. He flipped his car and he flew a hundred feet before he hit the ground. And all of Johnny's friends are there And in disbelief they stand and stare...And all that anyone can say... Is why did Johnny have to die that way...?But Johnny said that he hadn't drank that much at all... And when he got home he meant to call... But if Johnny were alive today I wonder what he'd have to say..? Johnny... miss you Johnny... Johnny...Lord knows we miss you Johnny? Copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph

"Drive to You", by Tyler Selph Recorded a while back while still in Orlando. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night And I'm thinkin of squeezin and holdin you tight The telephone is so... close but you are so far away. And if I called what would I say? I'm sure by now you've probably forgotten my name. But that doesn't really bother me I couldn't hold you to blame. Cause it was just one night and it was such a long time ago... And I don't think you know how bad I wanna... Drive to you... babe I wanna see you again... Drive to you... Babe I wanna take your hand... Drive to you... will this feeling ever end... t To drive to you.. oh babe I wanna drive to you... I need to get back... to reality Cause I'll never see you again... Your just my fantasy... But I can keep dreamin.. and wishing that my dreams could all come true... But don't think that I'll ever lose the urge to... Drive to you.... babe I wanna see you again... Drive to you... Babe I wanna take your hand... Drive to you... I wanna take your hand... Drive to you... Babe I wanna drive to you... babe I wanna drive to you... Babe I wanna drive to you... Oh girl I wanna drive to you...! Thanks again to my band members Bo Barbot (lead), Andy Shaw (bass), and Bobbi Gruhler (drums). Photo from caranddriver.com

"A Handful of Nuts", Some may consider these lyrics suggestive. I prefer to call it a public health announcement of sorts. Copyright 2017 Tyler Selph Well I was there the day they laid you in that hospital bed Remember just exactly what the good doctor said He said your test results had really baffled ‘em all And there seemed to be no vitamin E in your body at all And they were all appalled… And what the doc suggested sounded strange I won’t lie And though I’m rather skeptical I’ll give it a try See the doctor told us not to worry we were in luck Told you and me that what you really needed is a handful of nuts A day and everything will be okay Just a handful of nuts… he said… Would help you find your way out of that hospital bed… Just a handful of nuts… A handful of nuts… a day He said a handful of nuts keeps the doctor away And you should have a handful of nuts every day It’s something that I must admit I don’t understand? But I’ve got some nuts for you… so hold out your hand And I’ll fill it up… with a handful of nuts… Oh I’ll tell you what See the nuts I’ve got for you they will make a great snack Let’s put em somewhere safe so they do not get wacked It’s a mystery how holding nuts can make you feel good? But I think you better hold em like the doc said you should... Said a hand full of nuts it’s the one thing you need A handful of nuts to get your vitamin E. A hand full of nuts… let’s let the treatment begin A handful of nuts I’m all in Ohhhh with a handful of nuts… I’ll tell you what…I’ll do a handful of nuts… I hope the ones I have will do for you Handful of nuts for sure… anything for a cure…

"You Write the Lines" copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph. Another old video I found when we were performing in the 90's for students at Full Sale in Orlando Florida. Lyrics below... You write the lines and I'll play the part Even though you know sometimes it's breaking my heart I've studied the script and I know every verse But it seems like my part in this play... is getting worse You write the music and I'll sing the song You won' even help out by singing along And I'm singing he part that you've written for me Buy why does it sound like it's so... out of key..! It sounds so out of key..! You know what I mean? I'll be the puppet and you pull the strings You know you can make do all sorts of things You can make me spring up and make me fall down Lord know you can make me behave.. like a clown..! I feel just like a clown..! You're the potter and I am the clay You know that with me you can have it your way. So you do as you wish as I spin on the wheel. And I don't think you care how it's making me feel..! Don't think you care how it makes me feel..! You write the words and I'll play the part Even though you know sometimes it's breaking my heart I've studied the script and I know every verse But why does it sound like it's always... getting worse...

"You Love Me Still", copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph Presenting another of my earliest songs. This is the second song I wrote.

It's All A Game copyright 2017 by Tyler Selph Another of my tunes written in the mid 90's.

Video of my band in 1995 at Full Sail's location in Orlando Florida which later became the "Roxy Bar" . Full Sail is a recording arts school for those who are trying to learn audio visual skills. There is no audience. This is just for students to learn how to operate the mixing board, stage lighting and video camera. Bobbi Gruhler on drums, Andy Shaw on bass, Bo Barbot on lead and me on vocals and rhythm guitar. Played That Way" Ever since I was a little boy I've been in love with Rock-&-Roll. Used to shake the walls in my room till my parents they would lose control! I'd turn it down little till they went out the door then I'd turn it up loader than I had it before..! Last week we through a party man I tell you we sure drew a crowd. Had those guitars cranking cause we love to hear it really loud..! I can hear my neighbors beating on the door Telling me to turn it down like they've told before I turn it down a little till they go away But it's louder when they leave cause it's gotta be played that way... Cause it's Rock & Roll It's gotta be played that way... Cause it's Rock & Roll Yes it's Rock..! Hanging out on the beach with my friends were all feeling good Somebody yells turn it up so I put my speakers on the hood Suddenly out of nowhere appears a cop Telling me that all that racket has just got to stop I turn it down a little till he goes away But it's louder when he leaves cause it's got to be played that way cause it's Rock & Roll... Yeah it's gotta be played... cause it's Rock & Roll..! It's Rock & Roll..!

A song I wrote and performed live with my good friend Bo Barbot in Orlando back in the early 1990's. Titled "Love Me Too" Why is it you are my best friend Why is it we ever met Why is it all of this most end How will I ever forget I had been searching for so long Thought I had found what I searched for Then suddenly everythings gone wrong And you've turned to walk out the door I know you can make it through life without me But is that the way that you want it to be Think of the things we've both been through People we've loved in the past Why couldn't we have been different Why couldn't we make it last I think as we part from each other Will I ever see you again Even though you're no longer my lover I hope that we'll always be friends And I know you'll make it through life without me But is that the way that you want it to be You say that we're over think we're through But I can't let you go without saying to you I love you... yes I do... I love you.. you know that's true... I love you... yes I do... and I hope you'll always love me too..! And I know you'll make it through life without me But is that the way that you want it to be I love you... yes I do... I'll always love you... You know that's true... I love you... yes I do. And I hope you'll always love me too... copyright 2017 Charles Tyler Selph

Chicago My baby and me we decided that we needed off for a while Wanted to find a fun city to check out that would make us both smile We hopped on the highway and where we’d end up didn’t know But before the day’s end we were both heading into Chicago… Pulling into Chicago Well the first thing we found as we traveled around were their tolls One after the next and we thought what the heck this is out of control And before we’d arrived we’d spent many a five dollar bill And we thought to ourselves if we see one more toll we’ll grow ill… On our way to Chicago… Chicago And we finally arrived at our Palmer Hotel where we stayed I can promise you people they didn’t give those dang rooms away And there’s nowhere to park so you bet you get charged for valet It’s nothing to laugh at its seventy-five for each day..! Oh you’ll pay in Chicago… go and stay in Chicago… You’ll understand what I say bout Chicago… Folks it ain't no joke you’re gonna go broke If you stay just one night you will see what’s not right in Chicago… Where it’s sad but it’s true that the toll booths will mess with your mind Nothing is worse than when you’re getting nickeled and dimed Yeah you go out to eat and you pay just to just to park folks its rough As if coming to dine in their restaurant just isn’t enough… Folks its rough if you’re there in Chicago They call it the windy city… ah… me… I prefer to call it spendy So we stayed in Chicago but couldn’t stay long Before we both knew it our money was gone We just stayed there one day and one night that’s no joke And when we finally left we we’re totally broke… From our stay in Chicago… You go you’ll pay in Chicago I know it’s not a nice thing to say but Chicago… mmm… Chicago…

Santa’s Little Helper By now you’ve heard bout Santa and his reindeer and his tiny elves too… They’re there to help out Santa and that’s exactly what they’re there to do But Santa’s got a little secret helper that he keeps all to himself Yeah this little helper does way more for Santa than his little elves... She’s Santa’s little helper… and when he’s tired and cold She’s Santa’s little helper… and she’s always there to hold When Santa needs some help then he can count on all his elves to be around But when Santa’s feeling lonely… he needs only his little helper to come round That’s Santa’s little helper… on a cold and snowy night Santa’s little helper… there to treat ol Santa right Cause when Santa’s feeling cold then he can hold his little helper tight Yeah she’s Santa’s little helper she makes sure he stays all warm at night When Santa needs a lift she’ll come and sit on Santa’s lap She’s Santa’s little helper and she’s his gift to unwrap… She’s Santa’s little helper… She’s Santa’s little helper… Most people think that Santa’s all alone on Christmas Eve but they’re all wrong See Santa’s little helper’s in his sleigh to keep him warm all night long And when it gets real cold there on the North Pole late late at night Well it’s Santa’s little helper who is keeping Santa feeling alright She’s Santa’s little helper… all through the night Santa’s little helper… and she’s really quite a sight And when Santa wants a treat as sweet as candy Aww… Little Santa’s little helper comes in handy Ahhh Santa wants to stay so warm at night It’s Santa’s little helper that he’s holding oh so tight… Long into the night… She’s Santa’s little helper… She’s Santa’s little helper… She’s Santa’s little helper… Santa’s little helper… Santa’s little helper… Santa’s little helper…

It Was A Long Time Ago, a simple instrumental I hope you all enjoy..! by Tyler Selph copyright 2016

Together It was a long time ago in a place far away Where they all lived in peace or that’s what they all say And the peace that was there was like no other where And the people were happy that they were all there There was never a worry and never a care There was peace in the land and everyone shared They all shared the same dream and they all got along And together they’d sing they’d all sing the same song They would sing we’re all one we are one and the same Though we’re all different colors and we have different names Sing no-one is better than anyone else And we’ll all stick together and we’ll all help ourselves And together they managed to achieve so much more Than they ever got done when divided before They had strength to move mountains and yes everyone Was surprised when they realized what they had all done But none would be done and those goals never reached If everyone hadn’t decided to meet To all join together and work it all out And that's why all their dreams were reality now A dream of existing together in peace A dream of realizing the fighting could cease A dream that came true for the very first time When they gave up their differences opened their minds The dream that had seemed just a dream until they All decided to put all their difference away And discovered that everyone all were the same Even if different colored and with different names...

Heroin People keep on buyin it and tryin it and dyin it seems People keep on shootin it and bootin it and ruining their dreams People keep on snortin it and hoardin it and losing their lives And that heroin thrives on those few who survive… a life on heroin Talkin bout heroin… But let’s say that you’ve tried it can’t deny that’s the best thing you’ve done Starts out as so euphoric can’t ignore it’s oh so much fun Ahh… but what’s so fun about it when without it you can’t seem to carry on But this is what you risk if you insist on taking this demon on… And I’m talkin bout heroin… Oh don’t you dare… go try… heroin.. Just one little dose and become comatose and so high… But it just takes one hit of bad shit and my friend you could die And those needles you are sharin without caring… no you don’t care at all Lose your mind if you can’t find it you will fail to read the writing on the wall when you’re hooked on heroin… and you’re cookin heroin… And dad’s and moms are all crying cause they’re children are all dyin and the dealers they’re just lying to keep their children buyin… more Just one little dose become comatose oh so high… But it just takes one hit of bad shit and my friend you will die And your mamma she’ll cry… cause you bought into the lie… When you had to go and try and look what happened when you died…from tryin… heroin…

In a perfect world You would win every game And in a perfect world there is no one to blame In a perfect world there’d be no right or wrong In a perfect world everyone..... just gets along In a perfect world But a true perfect world that’s impossible see And the truth is that’s something that never could be There’s a reason why people always disagree Cause what’s perfect for you isn’t..... perfect for me Are you starting to see? If the pitcher strikes out every batter he meets They all call that a perfect game but was it really you see Although he seemed perfect when he won that game Was the pitcher so perfect or were the batters just lame? That were playing the game... Let’s say that somebody has big party plans And their praying the rain will not mess up their plans But the farmers depend on their seeds all to sprout And they’re praying for rain cause there’s been a long drought... Have you figured this out? Oh this world isn’t perfect oh no no it’s not Take a good look around and you’ll see what we’ve got It’s a world full of war where the innocent fear It’s a world far from perfect that’s perfectly clear Let’s say that a soldier who fights for his life Has to shoot someone else or to stab with a knife To him it seems perfect he somehow survived But was it really so perfect when the other guy died? At the edge of a knife And his mother she cried… Long into the night… In a perfect world there’d be no fighting at all In a perfect world not one more soldier would fall In a perfect world people there’d be no war And a perfect world’s what we should all be... fighting for In a perfect world… in a perfect world… in a perfect world… in a perfect world...

When You're Down On Your Knees There are times when you’re hurting and feeling such pain And you feel like deserting giving up on the game When you’re pushed to the limit completely stressed out And lost in anxiety and your head full of doubt When you’ve reached the limit and you can’t take anymore And you’re starting to wonder what it is you’re here for? When you’re battered and beaten down on your knees Folks as hard as it seems… that’s where you can find peace From down on your knees… leave all your troubles behind From down on your knees… you can find peace of mind From down on your knees… you’ll gain strength as you pray From down on your knees… God will show you the way Cause when you’re on your knees see there’s nowhere to fall Give over your problems just surrender them all Pray that Lord’s spirit will help you find strength And grow stronger the longer that you’re… down on your knees Down on your knees… When your down on your knees… So if you’re feeling lost and completely confused Tried everything else but still seem to lose There’s a place you can find a solution indeed And that’s there on the ground… when you’re down on your knees Down on your knees… that’s where you can find peace When you’re down on your knees… Picture from https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6126/6008730730_31aa07627c_b.jpg

That Old Guitar There was an old wood guitar and it hung in a bar And it hung there for years while the patrons drank beers No one knew where it came from or where it was found But it hung there for years and did not make a sound… at all... as it hung on the wall… No it never got noticed and never got played Didn’t have all its strings and the one’s left were frayed It did nothing but hang there for a decade or more Till that night that old man came and walked through the door And he asked our bartender what is that hanging there Said just a beat up guitar we’ve had there for years And he stood for a while then politely implored Can you take the thing down so I can see it some more… That old... guitar… Hanging there in our bar So we took the guitar and we brought it down And the old man he left then came back around. And when he returned he just just had two things An old tuning fork and a new set of strings And he took off the old ones and he strung up the new Then he tapped on his fork and he got her in tune Then he pulled out his pick and he started to play And the next thing you know We were all blown away as he played... that old guitar... Ohhhh he played and played and played that old guitar... Then the old man quit playing with a tear in his eye And he Looked to us all and said it's no lie Said he’d lost this guitar a long long time ago How it got to this bar said he just didn’t know Then he went back to playing till we closed the place down And we were all overjoyed his guitar had been found And when he finally quit playing that guitar for us all Well he took that guitar… And hung it back on the wall That old guitar... mmmm back on the wall Ohhh...Where it belonged That old guitar... Hanging there in our bar...

Here's one of my songs I had re-done by a female vocalist. Her name is Kim Everett. Love em and Leave em Well it would've been nice if you told me goodbye And I've called and I've called but I get no reply And I can't figure out why you don't wanna talk Gosh the least you can do... is say hey take a walk..! And the touch of your hand well I miss it so much And I can't understand why we can't keep in touch But I guess I should've known from the very first day... That you love em and leave em.. And you like it that way... Said you love em and leave em... And you like it that way... So I figure if you will not answer the phone Well you're probably wishing I'd leave you alone So I'm sending this letter and I'm setting you free And I'm saying I miss you... and I wish you missed me. And I'd ask you to call if I thought that you would But I'm starting to feel like you've left me for good But I guess I should've known from the very first day That you love em and leave em... And you like it that way... Yeah you love em and leave em... And you like it that way..! Said you like that way... yeah you love it that way... Said you like it that way... gotta have it that way..!

Here's one of my older tunes I just had re-recorded with a female vocalist. Her name is Kim Everett. Hope you like it... What About You?We were more... read more than just two loversWe became the best of friendsWe were crazy bout each otherTill it all came to an endWhen you told me you were leavingThough I begged for you to stayCause you know how much I love youAnd that I'll always feel this wayBut what about you How will you feel tomorrowWill you feel any pain or sorrow at allOr will you just go on livin... givin yourself to somebody new What about you will you still think about meWill you think of those times when we were in loveOr will you just find another to give your love to? Boy, what about you... what about you... oh yeahhh...What about you?So now I lie alone and I wonderOh... I wonder where it all went wrong?I guess the spell you had me under Must've been too darn strongAnd I'll miss you as my loverAnd the way things used to beAnd I'd love to find anotherBut boy you know that isn't me...But what about you?How will you feel tomorrow?Will you feel any pain or sorrow at all?Or will you just go on livingGiving yourself to somebody newWhat about you Will you still think about me Will you think of those times when we were in loveOr will you just find another to give your love to... Boy what about you... What about you... What about you... Oh what about you... ohhhhohhh...

Voting For The Candidate I Hate The Least Election time is here again a new president Have you heard about the money that these candidates spent? One hundred million dollars folks that ain’t chicken feed Enough to feed a bunch of starving folks on the street That Donald Trump he’s famous yeah he’s been on TV Somehow I just can’t find this guy relating to me Hoping that his groping doesn’t mess up his plan The other needs assistance just to climb in a van They’re saying dehydration the heat made her faint Just a couple hours later she says she’s feeling great! What’s really going on with her is she fit to serve? Come on and tell us the truth that’s what we deserve..! See both of them are liars both of them cheat I’m scared if either one becomes commander and chief No I don’t care too much for Donald can’t stand Hillary I’m voting for the candidate… that I hate the least I’m voting for the one… that I hate the least Yeah I’m voting for the candidate that I hate least Watched another damned debate a catastrophe Which one of is better is a true mystery So I’m voting for the candidate that I hate the least I hate the least You know it really doesn’t matter how we citizens vote It’s the delegates who make up who’s in office here folks Get to the ballot box and pick who you choose Either way you go you’re still gonna lose And that Hillary you know see can’t be trusted Wiped those servers clean before she knew she’d get busted FBI put’s you or I behind bars for life Close their eyes to Hillary cause she’s Billy’s wife And Donald Trump you know he is corrupt If he wins this next election we might all go bankrupt He’s seems like a loose cannon a man on the loose Could start world war three and doesn’t need no excuse..! So I’m votin’ for the candidate I hate the least They smile for the cameras lie through their teeth Neither one could give a damn about you or me So I’m voting for the candidate… I hate the least I’m voting for one I hate the least One's the Devil one's the beast I'm voting for the one I hate the least Voting for the candidate that I hate the least Voting for the candidate

Is the Earth Really Flat? Folks you may not have heard it cause it’s not in the news And it may seem absurd but it’s there on YouTube Go search for flat earth and you’ll see what I mean What they’re talking about it could change everything See hundreds of thousands heck millions in fact Have all come to believe that the earth’s somehow flat I know what you’re thinking are these people just fools Did they not have a globe on their desk while at school? Just fools… But I’m telling you now and I know for a fact That the earth we live on could never be flat So ignore all the proof you may see on YouTube Cause the earth isn’t flat my friends… don’t get confused No the earth isn’t flat it’s as round as can be And they’ll all call you crazy if you disagree If the earth’s really flat then I’d have to ask you If the earth isn’t round then what else isn’t true? They’ve told me and you But folks I forewarn you if you check this out And you enter the Rabbit hole there’s no way out Search for the truth you’ve got to be bold Cause it’s hard to deny what you’ve always been told And what if it’s true even though it sounds strange Does it really make a difference and what does it change? But if the earth’s not a globe then what else could it be? Go ahead… check it out… if you love mystery Like me… There I’ve planted the seed will it grow or it die? Guess it’s all up to you to tell the truth from the lies You can search for yourself and you can gather all the facts Then believe the earth’s round…or concede… that it’s flat But I don’t know about that? Could the earth’s really be flat? I don’t know about that?

Peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs and beer These are the four words we’ve been dying to hear Springtime is coming and all winter we’ve waited Now it’s time for some fun so come on open those gates! We’ve got our tickets and our gloves in our hands Can’t wait to settle in to our great seats in the stands We know for certain we’re all gonna have fun We might get lucky and we’ll catch a home run..! It’s opening day… Yeah it’s opening day..! It’s time to get excited Stand up and shout it out That’s what I’m talking bout Hip Hip Hooray! It’s opening day..! Yeah it’s opening day..! Said Hip Hip Hooray It’s opening day..! We stand and scream at that ol ump if he blows the call I can’t believe it did he really call that a ball? But we’re not worried cause you know what we’ll do The perfect pitch a grounder’s hit and then we'll turn two Well…we’ll load the bases and we’ll hit a grand slam You can bet I’m gonna catch it if it’s hit where I am We go to extra innings that’s okay too As long as our teams winning when the game is all through..! Yeah it’s opening day! Yeah it’s opening day! You hear what I say? It's finally opening day! You've gotta get excited Come on you’re all invited It’s time to stand united what do you say? It's opening day! It’s finally opening day..! And everything is okay. I said Hip Hip Hooray Do you hear what I say…? It's opening day..! Hip hip Hooray It's opening day..! Picture from https://90feetofperfection.com/2010/10/27/1955-world-series-satchel-mickey-the-cobra-the-1939-hall-of-fame-inductees

Is the Earth Really Flat? Folks you may not have heard cause it’s not in the news And it may seem absurd but it’s there on YouTube Just go search for flat earth and you’ll see what I mean What they’re talking about it would change everything See hundreds of thousands heck millions in fact Have all come to determine our earth’s really flat I know what you’re thinking these people are fools Did they not see a globe on their desks while in school? But I’m telling you now and I know for a fact That the earth that we live on could never be flat Just ignore all the proof you may see on YouTube Cause the world isn’t flat my friends don’t get confused No the earth isn’t flat it’s as round as can be And they’ll all call you crazy if you disagree If the earth’s really flat then I’d have to ask you If indeed it’s not round then what else isn’t true? But folks I forewarn you if you check this out And you enter the Rabbit hole there’s no way out So to search for the truth friend you have to be bold Cause it’s hard to deny what you’ve always been told There I’ve planted the seed will it grow or it die? Guess it’s all up to you tell the truth from the lies You can search for yourself and can gather your facts Then believe that it’s round or concede that it’s flat And so what if it’s true even though it sounds strange Does it make any difference and what does it change If the earth’s not a globe then what else could it be? Go ahead check it out if you love mystery... Photo from Google images/ YouTube video link

Got another kid coming fifth one now in six years and I wish I could tell you how happy I am But there’s something peculiar I can’t understand Yeah I must confess it’s a little disturbing how could I have missed what I’ve been observing I look at our kids and it’s become clear to see not a single dang one of them… looks like me… at all..! No not one of my children look like me at all yeah I’ll walk right by them when they’re there in the mall It’s weird they can be there right in front of my eyes and look like total strangers I just can’t recognize? And my friends they’ve all cared And show me and share I should take time and pay better attention They tell me my wife might be fooling around that’s why all my kids look like guys here in town... Now I’m watching my son as he’s playing ball he does look a bit like our mailman named Paul I look in the eyes of the one born last summer who much to my surprise… looks like Peter the plumber Oh no… and that’s a real bummer… Peter the plumber And now I’m looking around and here’s what I’ve found Yeah my kids do look like other guys here in town So I’m starting to wonder when I’m not home if my wife isn’t there by herself all alone? But when my babies born today please don’t say oh my he sure looks like Richard our pizza guy I’ll be proud and I’ll shout if I finally see that when that baby pops out… It looks something like me! Looks a little like me… Oh that’ll sure… be…. sweet! If it looks something like me… But we’ll have to wait and see… But we’re hoping it will be… Just a little like me… a little like me… But we’ll just wait and see… Picture from Jattdisite.com copyright 2016 by Tyler Selph

So you’ve had it with your boyfriend and you can’t stand anymore You wanna write your resignation your frustration is ignored But you have your reservations your hesitation and your doubt You’re not sure if you can take it or you can make it moving out But you gotta have a dream… and you’ve gotta believe in it Yeah you’ve gotta have a dream… and you’ve gotta believe in it… Yeah you know he treats you badly and yet sadly you stay But I think you need to leave him don’t believe him get away Cause he doesn’t really love you no he loves you to love him And I’m telling you because I consider you my friend And you gotta have a dream… and you’ve gotta believe in it Mmm yeah you’ve gotta have a dream… and you’ve gotta believe in it… Don’t you ever let him fool you don’t let him rule you anymore Think it’s time you pack your suitcase find a new place out the door Cause he’s never gonna stop it till he knocks you to the floor No there’s no more sense in talking you need to walk straight out the door Yeah you gotta have a dream and you gotta believe in it Yeah you’ve gotta have a dream and you’ve gotta believe in it Yeah you gotta have a dream yeah you gotta believe in it Yeah you’ve gotta have a dream… and you gotta believe in it Yeah you gotta have a dream… Picture from mindmotivations.com

They started in on us very young with their cigarette bubble gum Didn’t care about anyone but themselves. When some of us went to school well we liked breaking all the rules And we all thought it was really cool… to start smoking…. had to start smoking… We’d get a break and we’d run and hide light em up and we’d all get high But now we all wish that we’d never tried… to start smoking… why’d we ever start smoking? Cause now we smoke every single day and yeah we give all that money away And we all wish we could find a way… to quit smoking… yeah we need to quit smoking… New Years Eve millions make a vow to give up smoking cigarettes somehow But two weeks later what’s in the mail cigarette manufacturers hope you’ll fail Yeah they only want you to stay their slaves don’t care if you go to an early grave… That just hope you’ll never find a way… to quit smoking… don’t want you to quit smoking… So you should take what you’ve left and burn em all in a fire While you pray that you no longer have the desire You’ll be saving your life if you know what I mean Turn your back to this demon they call nicotine… And quit smoking… oh yeah you gotta quit smoking… And you know I’m not joking… You just gotta quit smoking… Mmm… you gotta quit smoking… And you know I’m not joking… Said you’ve gotta quit smoking… And you know I’m not joking... So come on and quit smoking… Come on and quit smoking… Yeah you gotta quit smoking…

I could be rich and famous Might be a movie star Ride around in big black limo Or maybe drive a fancy car I could have every single thing Everything this world could give But I know that that if I don’t have you Then I ain’t got nothin..! No I ain't got nothin..! I could earn a diploma And I could get some degree I could make a lotta money And I could buy anything I could make a million dollars Or become a billionaire But I know that if I don’t have you Then I ain’t got nothin…! No I ain't got nothin..! I could travel all around the world From sea to shining sea But it wouldn’t be no fun at all if you weren’t here with me I could have a castle made of gold And servants at my feet But I wouldn’t be as happy As I am when you’re with me I could climb the corporate ladder Go all the way to the top Be a doctor a lawyer Or get rich trading stock But it’s all superficial And it doesn’t mean a thing Cause I know that if I don’t have you… Then I ain’t got nothin..! No I ain’t got nothin..! No I ain't got nothin..! Said I ain't got nothin..!