"Please Don't Cry For Me" (Recorded)

"Please Don't Cry For Me" (Recorded)

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

I've tried to be a gallant man 

Knowing there'd be an end;

And I have finished what I can,

So go on, move ahead...

[Vs2]

Each photo that you have of me,

Each song I've ever played;

Will bring you memories;

They were for you anyway...

CHORUS

When all is said and done,

And my boyhood dreams have won,

Please don't cry for me -

You still have dreams to come...

[Vs3]

I'm sorry that I made you sad 

But time cannot stand still;

I hope those times made you glad,

And that they always will...

[Vs4]

We're just a vapor stuck inside,

A record of the past;

And I have left some back behind,

So thoughts of me will last...

CHORUS

When all is said and done,

And my boyhood dreams have won,

Please don't cry for me -

You still have dreams to come...

When all is said and done,

And my boyhood dreams have won,

Please don't cry for me -

You still have dreams to come...

OUTRO

Don't you cry for me

You still have dreams to come

"What You Will Take"

“What You Will Take”

Copyright by Frank DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

The day I found you lost,

You were tied to railroad tracks;

You looked so calm and peaceful,

But it was just a mask.

Someone had stole your love,

And they left you for the train;

But I came by, picked you up,

Before that engine came.

CHORUS

I’ll try to keep you close,

And shield you from what’s fake;

But I can only promise

To give what you will take –

I can only promise

To give what you will take.

[Vs2]

You still cannot recall,

All the danger you were in;

Your heart was split wide open,

It wasn’t beating then.

All hope had fallen out,

Like some marbles on the floor;

So now you need to realize,

All that your heart is for.

CHORUS

I’ll try to keep you close,

And shield you from what’s fake;

But I can only promise

To give what you will take –

I can only promise

To give what you will take.

[Vs3]

How long have you been gone,

From love’s reality?

Now even Rip Van Winkle,

Woke up one day from sleep.

The world is full of lies,

Those lies are full of pain;

But I won't make promises -

Love's a two player game.

CHORUS

I’ll try to keep you close,

And shield you from what’s fake;

But I can only promise

To give what you will take –

I can only promise

To give what you will take.

[BRIDGE]

No more wasting time –

You were never good at chess;

Make a move from how you feel,

We'll wait to what's next…

CHORUS

I’ll try to keep you close,

And shield you from what’s fake;

But I can only promise

To give what you will take –

I can only promise

To give what you will take.

“Rainy Days”

“Rainy Days”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

Beneath a farmer's wood bridge - beside a waterfall;

We'd run into each midnight - and there we'd share it all;

My eyes bowed to your beauty - and your perfumed secret spell,

Tonight's the same, but diff'rent - you're crying a farewell…

You’re moving to those bright lights - where promises are high;

The future said its waiting there - but sometimes futures lie;

Your kiss tonight will hold me – I won't let it fade away;

Our memories will linger, for harder rainy days.

CHORUS

Some clouds only move for sunlight,

Some only drop cruel rain;

Some rain will wash you clean, baby –

Some fall like balls of flame;

Sometimes the burning cleanses you,

Sometimes you’re burned away –

Each sky conceals a mystery,

Love falls on rainy days.

Your letter cried redemption... the ink was smeared to read;

That city ripped your heart out – leaving emptiness to bleed;

Mistakes can burn like fire, but girl, mistakes are made –

So I’m driving through this midnight… and harder heavy rain.

CHORUS

Some clouds only move for sunlight,

Some only drop cruel rain;

Some rain will wash you clean, baby –

Some fall like balls of flame;

Sometimes the burning cleanses you,

Sometimes you’re burned away –

Each sky conceals a mystery,

Love falls on rainy days.

You’re standing lone and battered... beneath a dim streetlight;

Your clothes are soaked with regrets... from swollen angry skies;

You drop into my wet arms... I say it'll be alright;

Tomorrow's never too far... I'll take you there tonight.

CHORUS

Some clouds only move for sunlight,

Some only drop cruel rain;

Some rain will wash you clean, baby –

Some fall like balls of flame;

Sometimes the burning cleanses you,

Sometimes you’re burned away –

Each sky conceals a mystery,

Love falls on rainy days.

“Shakespeare Skits”

“Shakespeare Skits”

Copyright by Frank DeCenso, Jr.

He met her at a diner, down on Elmhurst Street;

He never met one finer, or that made his heart beat.

He asked her to a movie, where romance is still kind;

She wore her best jewelry, but it was her eyes that shined.

They dated for a while, longer than their friends; 

They’d gone the extra mile, hoping it wouldn't end.

They talked about the future, and wondered what it held;

Believed love would endure, for in their hearts it swelled.

They married in a chapel, not far from her home;

It looked like a big castle, built with fancy stone.

They had plans to live like, a princess and her prince;

Like a fairytale that's told, they've lived one ever since.

As the years rolled past them, they couldn’t understand;

The marriages of their friends, seemed built on sinking sand, 

They’d seen them break apart, then walk away and split;

Perhaps their friends had hearts, from tragic Shakespeare skits.

"Beneath The Moonlight"

“Beneath The Moonlight”

©️ by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

She stood stranded on the corner,

After night had burned her bad;

There were secrets she surrendered,

That she never knew she had…

And she looked like she had been where,

All the schemers find their game;

They had taken all she carried,

Leaving her without a name.

CHORUS

There’s a love beneath the moonlight,

But like wind it never stayed;

It just fooled her heart to thinking,

Love beneath the moonlight is ok.…

[Vs2]

In a midnight made delusion,

She had been drawn to the dark;

A lonely hope that lingers,

Till it all just falls apart…

So she ran from every shadow,

Looking for a place to hide;

But those shadows just kept growing,

Chasing her down from behind.

CHORUS

There’s a love beneath the moonlight,

But like wind it never stayed;

It just fooled her heart to thinking,

Love beneath the moonlight is ok.…

[BRIDGE]

All she knows is what she heard,

But love's more than a word...

One day she'll learn...

CHORUS

There’s a love beneath the moonlight,

But like wind it never stayed;

It just fooled her heart to thinking,

Love beneath the moonlight is ok.…

“Steal Midnight”

“Steal Midnight”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

I’ll give up my whole world tonight,

If you give this dance to me;

The stars are telling us we’re right –

Like moonlight’s scenary;

You’ve been promised it all before,

But everything turned out wrong;

And every diamond ring you wore,

Fell off when they scratched your song…

CHORUS

If you wanna feel tonight,

Everything it’s made to be –

Grab my hand, we’ll steal midnight,

It’s there for you and me…

Hold my hand, we’ll steal midnight,

And we’ll ride each night for free.

[Vs2]

I won’t make phony lover’s lines,

All the ones you’ve heard are gone;

This kiss is here for you to find,

My lips play your favorite song…

Flames begin when sparks ignite,

All the kindle that it sees;

We'll burn like fire every night,

And you'll melt holding me…

CHORUS

If you wanna feel tonight,

Everything it’s made to be –

Grab my hand, we’ll steal midnight,

It’s there for you and me…

Hold my hand, we’ll steal midnight,

And we’ll ride each night for free.

[BRIDGE]

Every door I have is open,

If you’re waiting to explore;

You’re too young for night to end –

Let me show what midnight’s for…

CHORUS

If you wanna feel tonight,

Everything it’s made to be –

Grab my hand, we’ll steal midnight,

It’s there for you and me…

Hold my hand, we’ll steal midnight,

And we’ll ride each night for free.

{OUTRO}

I gave up my whole world tonight,

Now it’s you and me;

We’ll be gone by morning’s light,

With midnight’s guarantees…

"Unaccounted For"

“Unaccounted For”
Copyright by Frank DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]
The city took it all, and left them to fall,
Never to break on through;
Their dreams had turned to dust, so leaving was a must -
But they didn’t know how to.

[Vs2]
With pockets full of air, that were nearly bare,
They had no words to say;
They had nothing to lose, and so they had to choose,
To stay or just ride away.

PRE-CHORUS

They needed free, from that city -

CHORUS
A town that ripped hope from their core, till
Even their next breath wasn’t for sure,
A place where all one's dreams…
Were unaccounted for...
Unaccounted for.

[Vs3]
This was a new chance for a new circumstance,
So they made a bold choice;
They took their rusty car to where the sunsets are,
And all hopes still have a voice.

[Vs4]
So they drove through the night until the morning light,
Showed them a lonely place;
They stayed there for a while, until they both smiled;
And saw on each other’s face…

PRE-CHORUS

They needed free, from that city -

CHORUS
A town that ripped hope from their core, till
Even their next breath wasn’t for sure,
A place where broken dreams…
Were unaccounted for...
Unaccounted for.

BRIDGE
Now able to share at last,
All the hopes and dreams once past,
Were now alive again;
Built a home and fam’ly there,
Underneath the quiet air,
That echoed their love within…

CHORUS 2
They now could see how dreams could be -
A place that birthed hope in their lives,
Where they could stay and breathe and thrive -
Far away from where dreams…
Were unaccounted for...
Unaccounted for.

“Running Across The River” (Long Version)

“Running Across the River” (Long Version)

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

You gave your last farewell to all the fear you bled;

And burned up all the rules silhouetted lovers said;

Now you’re on the move –

Nothing left to lose –

Your midnight dancers collected their dues;

Now every circus act romance is about to find its end.

CHORUS

You’re running across the river,

From shadow lover thieves;

They’ve cut your dreams right out of you,

Too fast for you to see…

You’re running across the river,

Under midnight’s white-hot sun;

New hope's on the shoreline,

And for it you’re on the run.

In a withered rose of wonder there’s still beauty found;

You haven’t felt the stars so long you thought they all fell down;

Now you see their glow –

All you need to know –

They fill the night like they'll never let go;

Then lead you 'cross the river where lost futures hold their ground.

CHORUS

You’re running across the river,

From shadow lover thieves;

They’ve cut all your dreams out of you,

Too fast for you to see…

You’re running across the river,

Under midnight’s white-hot sun;

New hope's on the shoreline,

And for it you’re on the run.

Your skimming 'cross the water and you’re halfway there;

The only thing that followed you is misty graveyard air;

Never look behind –

Nothing’s there to find –

You feel the doubts drowning in your mind;

And soon those pulse pretenders will be fallen dead-end signs.

CHORUS

You’re running across the river,

From shadow lover thieves;

They’ve cut all your dreams out of you,

Too fast for you to see…

You’re running across the river,

Under midnight’s white-hot sun;

New hope's on the shoreline,

And for it you’re on the run.

“Lie To You”

“Lie To You”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

That night the rain came down,

It didn’t dry;

You left for a girl downtown,

I don’t know why…

We knew each other inside out –

Wasn't that what love's about?

[PRE-CHORUS]

Now I see you’re on your own;

I wonder how you feel alone…

CHORUS

I can’t lie to you,

I won’t lie to you…

I don’t care that you’re lost somewhere,

I never do…

I can’t lie to you.

[Vs2]

That night we fell apart,

I wouldn’t cry;

Even though you cracked my heart,

I didn’t die…

Boy, even if you turned around –

I'd be gone 'cause I have found –

[PRE-CHORUS]

I am more than a paper doll;

I had the strength to break the fall…

CHORUS

I can’t lie to you,

I won’t lie to you…

I don’t care that you’re lost somewhere,

I never do…

I can’t lie to you.

[BRIDGE]

Someday I'll forget and start brand new –

But someday won’t be bringing you…

I won’t allow it to –

CHORUS

‘Cause I can’t lie to you,

I won’t lie to you…

I don’t care that you’re lost somewhere,

I never do…

I can’t lie to you.

{REPEAT and FADE}

"Spent"

“Spent”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

Some wear Rolexes with Armani suits,

Never looking weak;

Grandma sits quiet in a torn up coat,

Not much home to eat...

They pass the plate, but it’s too late –

She’s fallin’ into prayer;

Shes's happy now as she takes a bow –

In cloud filled royal air.

CHORUS

He doesn’t care

What you wear

Or if you’re eloquent;

He’s always there

To freely share

The love the Father sent…

He’s always there

To freely share

For you His blood was spent.

A message blares out from a crystal stand,

Words float round that place;

As pages turn from the other folks hands,

There’s a glow on her face…

She’s deep in love, with Him above –

And nothin’ can replace;

The words within’, that are storied in –

Her life moved by His grace.

CHORUS

He doesn’t care

What you wear

Or if you’re eloquent;

He’s always there

To freely share

The love the Father sent…

He’s always there

To freely share

For you His blood was spent.

[BRIDGE]

There’s a time and there’s a place,

In every Sunday show;

When devoted ones and those overrun,

Will be the first to know…

CHORUS

He doesn’t care

What you wear

Or if you’re eloquent;

He’s always there

To freely share

The love the Father sent…

He’s always there

To freely share

For you His blood was spent.

OUTRO

Grandma sits quiet in a torn up coat

“Cinderella Shoes” (Recorded)

“Cinderella Shoes”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

There isn’t much that’s left here but your fancy watch's tune;

You left me hanging by a thread, it broke this afternoon;

The sun's no longer shining, in this love lost hurricane;

All the pieces that you broke, I've swept and blown them...far away.

CHORUS

I've worn a broken dancer's smile,

Trying to spin around;

And that new watch still tells the time,

When you lost what I found…

I’m not a princess I’ve been told,

But there’s much more to see;

I’ve kicked off Cinderella shoes,

And now this strong girl’s free.

[Vs2]

I’m on my way to somewhere, with my heart the only guide;

I hear the voices out there say, “don't ever look behind” –

This new fresh air's inviting, my new memories a home;

I think I forgot your first name, but now I've found my own.

CHORUS

I've worn a broken dancer's smile,

Trying to spin around;

And that new watch still tells the time,

When you lost what I found…

I’m not a princess I’ve been told,

But there’s much more to see;

I’ve kicked off Cinderella shoes,

And now this strong girl’s free.

[BRIDGE]

You left me here,

To rot and cry -

But I've grown new wings, now I'll fly;

No more tears, 

They vaporized -

These gale force winds will carry me...

Beyond this sky -

I've waved goodbye...

CHORUS

I've worn a broken dancer's smile,

Trying to spin around;

And that new watch still tells the time,

When you lost what I found…

I’m not a princess I’ve been told,

But there’s much more to see;

I’ve kicked off Cinderella shoes,

And now this strong girl’s free.

"Two Hearts Bleed" (Recorded)

“Two Hearts Bleed” (Recorded)

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

I’d drive a million miles tonight,

To simply find and touch your skin;

You’re all I’ve ever known that’s right,

And I’ve been places no one’s been…

You’re a light in this deep darkness,

That surrounds me hoping I’ll give in;

But you’re the diamond that I miss,

And I won’t stop until you're found again.

CHORUS

When I find you

I will hold you

I will love you through an endless dream;

When together

We'll remember

That alone our two hearts bleed...

Alone our two hearts bleed. 

[Vs2]

That horizon in the distance,

Calls to me and whispers you're still there;

In the quiet of this instance,

All I want's to be buried in your hair…

All the quiet nights await us,

And leaves us nothing left to dare;

Now I’m driving with just one wish,

Let me fall into your arms and breathe your air.

CHORUS

When I find you

I will hold you

I will love you through an endless dream;

When together

We’ll remember

That alone our two hearts bleed...

[BRIDGE]

There’s no detour,

There’s no red light,

No, there is nothing stopping me;

You’re what I’m for,

Through this midnight –

You’re all I want to see…

CHORUS  (2x)

When I find you

I will hold you

I will love you through an endless dream;

When together

We’ll remember

That alone our two hearts bleed...

Alone our two hearts bleed...

Alone our two hearts bleed.

"You Are My Horizon"

“You Are My Horizon”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

All across this valley,

Dark clouds of doubt descend;

Sounds of long lost love songs,

Just play and never end…

Passions without number,

Are floating to nowhere –

But I can feel you're wondering,

If I'll be coming there...

CHORUS

You are my horizon,

You’re everything to me;

You are my horizon,

You’re all I need to see;

You are my horizon –

You’re where I want to be.

[Vs2]

I’m running through this midnight,

Still racing falling stars;

To break through all this darkness,

That swallows who we are…

The graveyards are all littered,

With hearts that failed the test;

I’ll search until I find you –

I won’t be like the rest.

CHORUS

You are my horizon,

You’re everything to me;

You are my horizon,

You’re all I need to see;

You are my horizon –

You’re where I want to be.

[BRIDGE]

Nothing here can keep me –

Your calling is too strong;

With open arms you’re waiting –

I won’t be very long…

CHORUS

You are my horizon,

You’re everything to me;

You are my horizon,

You’re all I need to see;

You are my horizon –

You’re where I want to be.

"Two Danger Us"

"Two Danger Us"
Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]
You can’t stop a locomotive movin’ on down the tracks –
You'll never catch a guided missile moving bullet fast –
That makes me think back to when we met,
Like lightning striking two warm hearts wet,
Hardships come and they won't forget…

CHORUS
We’re two danger us,
We’re two danger us –
Troubles come and run away,
Cause our love’s a solar flame,
The two of us together make us –
Danger us…
We’re two danger us.

[Vs2]
You can’t fight a boxer using just a water gun –
You can’t use cellophane to hide the blazing sun –
I think we know that the die's been cast,
Like a strong tank we'll survive a blast,
Hard times see and they run by fast…

CHORUS
We’re two danger us,
We’re two danger us –
Troubles come and run away,
Cause our love’s a solar flame,
The two of us together make us –
Danger us…
We’re two danger us.

[BRIDGE]
Witnesses can still recall,
How we stood and conquered all,
We fought upright and did not fall,
All that troubles did to us –
Only made the two of us -
Stand stronger and stand tall.

CHORUS
We’re two danger us,
We’re two danger us –
Troubles come and run away,
Cause our love’s a solar flame,
The two of us together make us –
Danger us…
We’re two danger us.

"Only A Tomorrow"

"Only A Tomorrow"
©️ by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

Beneath the blinking streetlights,
And glowing neon signs -
I remember how you held me,
As we moved as one in rhyme...
With all our questions answered,
That midnight wanted found -
We melted in the darkness,
With our love the only sound.

CHORUS
Only a tomorrow,
Can show us that today;
Is only a tomorrow,
Waiting for a yesterday...

Only a tomorrow, 

Will know we're here to stay.

[Vs2]

In morning's quiet whisper,
We embraced each other's smile;
While music of our love song,
Surrounded us a while...
Forever gave a moment,
As we wandered beyond time;
And tomorrow was a mem'rie,
We were sure we'd always find.

CHORUS
Only a tomorrow,
Can show us that today;
Is only a tomorrow, 
Waiting for a yesterday...

Only a tomorrow, 

Will know we're here to stay.

[BRIDGE]
Those are years we see before us,
Filling horizons view;
There’s only a tomorrow,
When I'm laying next to you...

CHORUS
Only a tomorrow,
Can show us that today;
Is only a tomorrow, 
Waiting for a yesterday...

Only a tomorrow, 

Will know we're here to stay.