"Will You"

“Will You”
©️ by Frank DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]
Will you take me to the river,
Where we first found our love?
I want to dance in moonlight,
And count the stars above.
Will you sit with me in quiet,
While crickets sing their songs?
Cause the music that they’re making,
Reminds me love is strong.

[Vs2]
Will you keep me warm in winter,
And cool in summer’s heat?
Will you promise to stay near me,
If I quiver in defeat?
Will you be my close companion,
In each journey I must take?
It’s then I’ll know the safety,
That only true love makes.

[Vs3]
Will you bring me to the mountain,
Where the chapel that we wed –
Is tucked away in secret,
And the words “I Do” were said?
Will you walk me to the cottage,
Where we kissed in quiet shade?
It was there in seclusion,
Our future’s hopes were laid.

[Vs4]
Will you hold me close forever,
When I’m strong and when I’m weak?
Will you grasp my hand real tightly,
When I’m too old to even speak?
I think I know the answers,
Since you’ve shown me all these years;
Your love will never leave me,
And you'll always hold me near.

“The Stars Have Fallen Hard”

"The Stars Have Fallen Hard”

©️ by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

Midnight was sure it told us, what we started shouldn't end;

It thought we'd hold each other, until we’d almost blend…

But that night's now behind us, since you drifted with the day;

I'm still looking at your pillow – and it's whispering your name.

CHORUS

Can you hear the singing breeze,

It's blowing soft and light; 

But the stars have fallen hard, 

Too far out of sight,

With me the stars have fallen hard -

We're missing you tonight.

[Vs2]

While out there in the darkness, if you listen to your heart;

You'll find me in there somewhere, still broken all apart…

But if you can't remember, every feeling your eyes said;

Let yesterday remind you - 'cause it cannot forget.

CHORUS

Can you hear the singing breeze,

It's blowing soft and light; 

But the stars have fallen hard, 

Too far out of sight,

With me the stars have fallen hard -

We're missing you tonight.

[BRIDGE]

I’m standing at the window bathing in the soft moonlight,

So if you cross that quiet road, we'll feel the past tonight...

CHORUS

Can you hear the singing breeze,

It's blowing soft and light; 

But the stars have fallen hard, 

Too far out of sight,

With me the stars have fallen hard -

We're missing you tonight.

"You Left Your Wedding Ring"

"You Left Your Wedding Ring"

©️ Frank A DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

I can see the mountains from my cabin's old wood porch,

The clouds will keep some hidden for a little while more;

There used to be a place there where we'd spend our time,

I can't climb that mountain now since your last kiss goodbye...

CHORUS

What tomorrow holds is always the same -

It's a quiet moment that it simply brings;

In the night stand, I skim our love letters...

And right there on the top, you left your wedding ring.

[Vs2]

I can hear the cracklin' leaves below my lonely feet,

Inside you had kept this place so comfortably neat;

I hope you found a young man who'll love you from his heart,

And give to you a world where mountains don't fall apart...

CHORUS

What tomorrow holds is always the same -

It's a quiet moment that it simply brings;

In the night stand, I skim our love letters...

And right there on the top, you left your wedding ring.

[Vs3]

I hope that I will see you when our lives are all done,

I'm sure beyond a doubt that I'm not the only one;

So mysteries still ride above all that we can see,

When the time comes calling I hope you'll remember me...

CHORUS

What tomorrow holds is always the same -

It's a quiet moment that it simply brings;

In the night stand, I skim our love letters...

And right there on the top, you left your wedding ring.

"Just Like a Good Man Does" (Recorded)

"Just Like a Good Man Does" <Recorded>
Copyright by Frank DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

Tried to keep our fire burning, till I ran out of wood,
And the wind kept blowing like it never ever should;
Angels in the sky, begged you to simply stay,
But they couldn't lead you to our better yesterdays...

CHORUS
If I wanted to be honest,
With the man I thought I was;
I would circle back and look for you 

Just like a good man does

[Vs2]
I was thinking about tomorrow, with what it always brings,
Snowstorms come and go on drifting winter wings;
Every writer dead and gone, like weeds in empty fields,
Should have told our story so I'd know how mistakes feel...

CHORUS
If I wanted to be honest,
With the man I thought I was;
I'll circle back and look for you 

Just like a good man does

[BRIDGE]
Just look at me from behind

A good man here's now what you'll find

CHORUS 2
I think I have been honest,
With the man I thought I was;
I'll circle back and look for you

Just like a good man does
I'll circle back and look for you

Just like a good man does
I'll circle back and look for you 

Just like a good man does....

"Your Eyes Holding Mine"

"Your Eyes Holding Mine"
Copyright by Frank Decenso, Jr.

[Vs1]
Your lips are cotton candy, your skin makes my dreams real,
Your beauty is a blanket and you're all that I can feel;
The fog outside is glowing as the moon is drawing near,
And in this room your love is all I hear...

CHORUS
Mystery simply breaks when we hold each other tight,
Midnight is like magic with a spell that fits just right...
We can break every rule,
We can cross every line...
'Cause the only thing that matters is your eyes holding mine -
'Cause the only thing that matters is your eyes holding mine -

[Vs2]
Our passion burns like lightning putting our love on display,
This night can last forever and just ride us both away;
The wind outside is flowing and its voice is soft and sweet,
And in this room your breath is all I breathe...

CHORUS
Mystery simply breaks when we hold each other tight,
Midnight is like magic with a spell that fits just right...
We can break every rule,
We can cross every line...
'Cause the only thing that matters is your eyes holding mine -
'Cause the only thing that matters is your eyes holding mine -

[BRIDGE]
The time seems right, the flames are bright,
Our shadows slow dance while stuck tight;
The atmosphere, is burning here,
Like floating embers in the night...let's disappear...

CHORUS
Mystery simply breaks when we hold each other tight,
Midnight is like magic with a spell that fits just right...
We can break every rule,
We can cross every line...
'Cause the only thing that matters is your eyes holding mine -
'Cause the only thing that matters is your eyes holding mine -

"Eternity's Face"

"Eternity's Face"

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

<All Rights Reserved>

[Vs1]

There's a place we go every year,

We find new pieces of love;

Morning's sunrise begins to appear -

...Filling skies above...

[Vs2]

All our footprints are one in the sand,

We see each other inside;

We grin holding each other's hand -

...Upon waves we ride...

CHORUS

The ocean sings sweet serenades,

To love we forever have made,

Since here and each other place...

Our love's an eternity's face,

Yeah, there's a big smile -

On our eternity's face...

[Vs3]

All your skin is a velvet surprise,

Your hair's a silky embrace;

There are chills as our heart beats rise -

...In our hidden place...

CHORUS

The ocean sings sweet serenades,

To love we forever have made,

Since here and each other place...

Our love's an eternity's face,

Yeah, there's a big smile -

On our eternity's face...

BRIDGE

Nothing can pull us apart;

This love we will never trade...

CHORUS

The ocean sings sweet serenades,

To love we forever have made,

Since here and each other place...

Our love's an eternity's face,

Yeah, there's a big smile -

On our eternity's face...

"In Your Arms Tonight"

“In Your Arms Tonight”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

These eyes are grinding down this highway –

With midnight’s direction,

Tryin’ to find my way home;

Too many sleepless nights behind me –

Without your affection,

My heart’s dry as a bone…

I need to be…

CHORUS

In your arms tonight

In your arms tonight

Nothing else will do

But being in arms tonight with you

The moon’s announcing my surrender –

I can’t kill these feelings,

There is no way I could;

With all our memories inside me;

I’ve promised forever,

That I’d come back for good…

I need to be…

CHORUS

In your arms tonight

In your arms tonight

Nothing else will do

But being in arms tonight with you

Well, as I’m ending this last journey –

I feel my heart beating,

A little more each mile;

And I will search past that horizon –

For what I’ve been missing,

Since I've last seen your smile…

I need to be…

CHORUS

In your arms tonight

In your arms tonight

Nothing else will do

But being in arms tonight with you

“In Your Eyes My Future Dances"” (Long Version)

"In Your Eyes My Future Dances" (Long Version)

Copyright by Frank DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

We have no real excuses,

Time is much to sly a fiend;

Everyone who lingers loses,

Everything love’s meant to mean…

So let’s ride into that sunset,

Hand in hand we’ll never burn;

All our failures we can forget,

As we take one final turn.

CHORUS

Yesterdays are sands now vanished,

Midnight’s fog has said goodbye;

In your eyes my future dances,

Underneath tomorrow’s sky....

In your eyes my future dances, 

Underneath tomorrow’s sky. 

[Vs2]

Every cloud has simply drifted,

Far beyond horizon’s moon;

Angry voices have all lifted,

Like an old forgotten tune…

Every city light grows dimmer,

As we make our way out West;

In your eyes I see a glimmer,

That I thought forever left.

CHORUS

Yesterdays are sands now vanished,

Midnight’s fog has said goodbye;

In your eyes my future dances,

Underneath tomorrow’s sky...

In your eyes my future dances,

Underneath tomorrow’s sky. 

[Vs3]

Each night brings lights of wonder,

Every star cries out above;

They are crying out in hunger,

'Cause they’ll never feel our love...

We can make our home near canyons, 

That were castles in our dreams;

With the silence our companion,

We'll live love near flowing streams. 

CHORUS

Yesterdays are sands now vanished,

Midnight’s fog has said goodbye;

In your eyes my future dances,

Underneath tomorrow’s sky...

In your eyes my future dances,

Underneath tomorrow’s sky...

OUTRO

In your eyes my future dances

In your eyes my future dances

In your eyes my future dances

I'm no dancer but let's try...

"This Valley Cries"

"This Valley Cries"

Copyright by Frank A DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

This valley cries as whispers begin to rise,
Like tiny scratches on a chalkboard wall;
What's hidden can't stay hidden very long,
All that happens here is known by all...

[Vs2]
I guess you couldn't tell me you were leaving -

No, that would've been a bit too hard to say;

The letter that you wrote me was in crayon,

Or maybe all those tears confused my face

CHORUS

Sometimes this valley pounds just like a drummer

Sometimes its like some singers learning songs

Sometimes it's like a little crying baby

But tonight this valley cries 'cause we went wrong

Tonight this valley's crying loud and long

[Vs3]

Every night when Autumn's winds start singing,

And I think I can hear you harmonize;

I leave this porch swing and it swings alone,

'Cause the wind's blowing your kiss in my eyes...

CHORUS

Sometimes this valley pounds just like a drummer

Sometimes its like some singers learning songs

Sometimes it's like a little crying baby

But tonight this valley cries 'cause we went wrong

Tonight this valley's crying loud and long...

BRIDGE

What the future could have said

If you had stayed around

I'm sure it would've said more 

To this valley's little town

CHORUS

Sometimes this valley pounds just like a drummer

Sometimes its like some singers learning songs

Sometimes it's like a little crying baby

But tonight this valley cries 'cause we went wrong

Tonight this valley's crying loud and long