Capo @ 5 in C Back in 2008 I was the recording secretary for the Fort Worth Singer/Songwriter Association. I submitted this song at our annual contests and was awarded a plaque for BEST COMEDY SONG, which I consider a serious misunderstanding…

SHE IS WITH ME In the hours between the darkness and the dawn when tears are coming on SHE IS WITH ME I type her name and address to the picture in the frame at the Paradise Hotel and SHE IS WITH ME I know that we are worlds apart It…

THE ONLY THINGS Any road that leads to somewhere Any thought that comes to mind Any sight on the horizon Any friend that's left behind Any meal that's ever eaten Any quilt that's ever lined Any concert that is set thru Any document that…

A song that Rick Babb started and I finished. He brought me the first verse and the chorus and the music. I finished it. © 2007 Royal T Music HERE COMES LONELY Key D D Peggy says it’s over but I don’t believe…

(C) 2008 Royal T Music

Life seems to be training us to expect less while demanding that we give more and more. ONE SMALL CANDLE Key - G G D G In this old world when things go wrong D G We hold our women. We sing our song. D G We call our children. We call…

WHERE Where will I spend the rest of our life? Where will I live our tomorrow Our only hope springs from within your sorrow And if I thot your pain could be bought I'd start saving today for tomorrow Where, where Our only hope springs…

DON'T TOUCH ME Don't touch me and don't ask me why Because I'll tell you I'll take up your whole evening And there's nothing you can say And there's nothing you can do So, don't touch me And, don't ask me. Don't ask me how I've been…

unWANTED - Capo @ 2 (Dm) A Dm There'll be no poster of me looking ragged There'll be no pictures of me strung around Gm Dm There'll be no subpoena. There'll be no warrant…

She said, "If you ever go crazy and leave me, I will come here to live." (C) 2008 Royal T Music

This is my anti-pro Texas song song. TEXAS IS AS FAR AS I CAN SEE Well, some folks say that Texas is boots and belts and hats And Lone Star chili's just carbohydrates, proteins and fats I'll try to curb a snicker but I'm apt to disagree…

Wrote this while playing the part of Saul Gibbs in the movie WILD BILL. The moon shone like diamonds on mirrors in puddles shaped like horse's feet Deadwood was quiet. The smoke had all settled. The blood was dry. Young Jack McCall sat awake…

Quannah Parker was the son born to Cynthia Parker, a white girl, stolen by Comanche raiders who grew up to be the wife of the chief. Quannah, in turn became the leader of his tribe. Eventually, Cynthia returned to her people. QUANNAH - Cynthia…

I was trying to learn I'M IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE and gave up and took what I had already and wrote this. CACTUS FLOWER Cactus flower shining. Simple song of life never in a bouquet Gathered for a wife Cactus flower growing In a land…

THE STREETS OF LAREDO As I walked out in the streets of Laredo As I walked out in Laredo one day I spied a poor cowboy all wrapped in white linen Wrapped in white linen as cold as the clay "I see by your outfit that you are a cowboy…

I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE'S GONE Key - G She's been gone for three years now Three years since she walked out Friends and folks I work with Ask me what it's all about Tho I can't find an answer As the days drag on and on My heart is damn near…

This was my dad's favorite song of mine about thirty years ago. Maybe it was because he just liked to hear me sing s positive song for a change. (C) 2011 Royal T Music

A song that Rick Babb started and I helped finish. (He brought me the first verse and the chorus and the music.) HERE COMES LONELY Ronnie says it's over but I don't believe I'm not willing to give up I'm not willing to see She's made up…

THE LAST TIME I SAW GRAND PA The last time I saw grand pa was sixty years agp Palmdale, California and I was four years old He was stooped and withered A worn-out little man. I remember him the best I can I swear I saw my grand pa in…

She danced in my eyes and to my surprise Her intentions were clearly defined She danced with the band and the pen in my hand Danced with her as she danced in my eyes Portland, Oregon. She was drunk. She thot I was James Taylor. Flower…

EVEN Even if they brought you back to me paralyzed and blank Dumped you on the porch and left the bill still owing at the bank Even if you didn't know my face, couldn't speak my name You and I have traveled much too far to still be…

WHEN When I was with you The earth was round. The sky was blue. When I was with you. The deed was done. Each day was new. When I was with you The lost was found. The blind could see When I was with you The lame could walk. The river…

FISHING People keep saying that it's a big ocean There's more than one fish in the sea Where did they get such a ridiculous notion What's fishin' between you and me Fishin' or fusion, photo voltaic cells Wind mills and hydrogen too…

A cover of a Roy Harper song , a man who's musical style i probably admire the most in music , he has a wealth of music for people to discover

Live looping, room miked.

Just a rough version of a song I plan to record properly during this coming February's RPM Challenge. EDUCATION REALITY CHECK I work with children every morning Check their progress every night I'm an expert with technology And interactive…

An edit from a short live set.

A step along the way to here: http://chrisvaisvil.com/?p=1895

Started out be an innocent little jazzy study in quartal harmony, but the DL4 was still in my signal path and things went downhill from there! Another done with my beloved '58 Stratotone

this is based on an improve from back in jan 75, then guitarist - chris laid this riff out and i never forgot it. it was the first time i was in a band as a bassist. the rest of the riffs are mine and everything else disastrous done in this song…

part of a 3 piano solo EP found here: http://chrisvaisvil.com/?p=1886

This is the third song from the Thomas - Lennon project. A collaboration with Michael Thomas of Cave Street. http://alonetone.com/cavestreet Lyrics and vocals - Michael Thomas Wildgeas Music - Paul Lennon Enjoy! Love is Free as you let it…

Cover of the Steely Dan song

When it becomes apparent that the poor inheriting the earth means they become dirt when they die, The Rich Man's Prayer - Em to D I kneel down on a calloused knee Hold my children close to me And I pray The Rich Man's Prayer It's…

Sung by my Friend, Roz McCormick. Woman loses her lover at war.

My attempt to sing a old Christmas song

Shadows & Light, A compilation between: Bethan Mathis, Vocals http://alonetone.com/bethanmathis Lisa D, Irish Whistle http://alonetone.com/lisad Greg Connor, Guitar Lyrics: Shadows And Light, Written by…