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►TO ALLOW SONGWRITERS AND NEW TALENT TO EXPOSE THEIR SONGS.
►TO HELP THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING
    OF MUSICAL HERITAGE OF KNOWING ARTISTS LIKE BOB DYLAN AND
    KRIS KRISTOFFERSON ,  HOW THEIR MUSIC WAS AN ASSET TO CHANGING
    SOCIAL VALUES IN THE 60'S AND 70'S
►TO BRING BACK THE ENRICHING OF THOSE VALUES TODAY AND
►TO ALLOW SONGWRITERS AND MUSICIANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
    AND TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY IN A WORLD OF GENERIC MUSIC AND SUPERFICIAL MATERIAL

    I BELIEVE THAT MUSIC COMES FROM THE HEART AND SHOULD BE WRITTEN AS SUCH,
DESPITE BELIEFS AND VALUES. THE GREAT WRITERS SUCH AS BOB DYLAN TO BRUCE
SPRINGSTEEN HAVE ALWAYS UNDERSTOOD THE TRUE PULSE OF WHAT AMERICA SHOULD STAND FOR: LET YOUR SPIRIT AND FEELINGS RING PROUD AND LET FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ALWAYS STAND TALL. -Dave Koller Feb 2004

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About Dave Koller: A KID FROM CHICAGO, I STARTED PLAYING GUITAR AT AGE 8 TAKING LESSONS FROM CARNIVALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC. I STUDIED AT CHICAGO CONSERVATORY SCHOOL OF MUSIC WITH CLASSICAL GUITARIST ANDRE SERGOVIA. FROM AGE 15 TO AGE 18, PLAYED ROCK AND ROLL WITH GARAGE BANDS IN CHICAGO AREA AND DID A KISS TRIBUTE DRESSED WITH MAKEUP. (THE DRUMMER PLAYED WITH STICKS ON FIRE!) I WAS LEAD GUITARIST THERE.  WE PLAYED NATIONAL GUARD AUDITORIUMS AND PRIVATE PARTIES IN CHICAGO AND WISCONSIN. I MOVED TO LOS ANGELES IN 1978 AND PLAYED WITH PALOMINO HOUSE BAND FROM 1978 TO 1980. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO PLAY WITH COUNTRY MUSIC ARTISTS LIKE REBA MCINTYRE AND DOUG KERSHAW, THEN MOVED TO NASHVILLE IN 1982.  HAD SONGS PUBLISHED WITH PEER SOUTHERN IN NASHVILLE, AND PLAYED AS A STREET SINGER AT OPRYLAND PARK. I HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO MEET A SONG AGENT IN 1982, AND WORKED WITH THE BAND RED STONE CANYON BAND FROM WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN. THIS PROMPTED A MOVE TO WISCONSIN, WHERE I  WROTE MANY COUNTRY MUSIC SONGS WITH GENE MILLAR AT LAKE GENEVA. I RETURNED  TO NASHVILLE IN 1983 THEN TO OKLAHOMA CITY IN 1985 TO 1986 WHERE I WROTE SONGS AND LEARNED MORE ABOUT THE CRAFT FROM TANYA TUCKER AND THE KENDALLS. I TRAVELED BACK TO LOS ANGELES IN 1987 AND STARTED WRITING MUSIC FOR METAL BANDS LIKE WHITE SNAKE. I TEAMED WITH A GERMAN GUITARIST BERNIE ANTHONY WHO WAS SCHOOLED BY INGVE MALMSTEEN. I WROTE NUMEROUS SONGS IN THE METAL MARKET AND WORKED ALONGSIDE HEART AS A STUDIO BACKUP GUITARIST. I HAVE HAD SONGWRITING SESSIONS IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD WITH DAVID WATERBURY AND FINALLY LOCATED IN PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA STILL ACTIVE AT SINGING AND PLAYING. MY MUSIC STYLE IS COUNTRY, ROCK AND FOLK.  (Resume)

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Lyrics:  Beyond the Shadows    <<  Click to buy CD               www.SongwriterUmbrella.com
© Dave Koller  WORDS AND MUSIC BY DAVID KOLLER

 The sun still shines but each ray of warmth comes with a threat of rain.
 She breaks through without a sound around a garden in her heart, where she feels safe.
 She grows tired and tries to stay alive believing in the simple things.
 On a road far behind far away from tomorrow
 in a place no one can find the wind only knows the answer why.
 
 chorus>>>> Our love has fallen in the fire beneath the smoke blow the ashes of desire
 but hope glows like a star reaching out beyond the shadows,
 giving us the strength and courage to go on and stand tall beyond the shadows
 of two silver towers, our determination will help us climb the wall for every badge
 we'll fight for freedom with a spirit burning brighter than the dawn .
 
 Time has stood still in those moments we awakened
 from a dream that we could build a bridge across the great divide
 on solid ground we were shaken from an impact against the tide
 there's no reason why her son plays in a world without a father
 or a brother who can teach him how to learn a basic  understanding
 that she prays for everyday. She wishes she could leap and fly away.
 
 chorus >>>>>
 after 9-11, after 9-11, In the comfort we can give her
 remains the truth we cant deny
about the beauty that was taken and the flower left to die.
 The moment will never fade away and their memories cannot lie
 in a field underneath a clear blue sky.
 chorus>>>>>

 

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Lyrics:  Princess   << Click to buy CD                            www.SongwriterUmbrella.com
© Dave Koller    WORDS AND MUSIC BY DAVID KOLLER 
THERE'S A CLOUD OF SMOKE ON THE HORIZON
THE MOON IS PINK AGAINST THE SKY
HER VELVET LIPS ABSORB DESIRE
FROM A KISS THAT LEAVES ME WEAK INSIDE
MY LIFE MOVES LIKE A TIRED HIGHWAY
BABY WE'VE BEEN DOWN THAT ROAD BEFORE
I CHERISH DREAMS THAT HAVE NO COLOR
THE WORLD IS BLACK AND WHITE OUTSIDE MY DOOR
chorus>>>> THE PRINCESS OF THE COAST DRIVES ON THE FOUR LANE
WITH THE OCEAN IN HER HAIR SITTING STRAIGHT
JUST LIKE A SOLDIER LOOKING LIKE AN ANGEL IN HER CHAIR
THE PRINCESS OF THE COAST SHINES IN THE STARLIGHT
LIKE THE FOAM UPON THE WAVES MOVING WITH A HEART OF WISDOM
PASSING THOSE WHO MIGHT GET IN HER WAY
AND SHE DRIVES ON THROUGH THE NIGHT TO THE NEXT TOWN
UNTIL SHE FINDS THE PRINCE WHO LEFT HER THERE
THE PRINCESS OF THE COAST WON'T HELP ME LAND
'CAUSE SHE'S STILL IN THE AIR
I NEVER TOLD HER MUCH ABOUT ME
ABOUT THE GIRL WHO HURT MY WOUNDED PRIDE
BUT SHE HAD A CRYSTAL VISION
THAT GREW FAINTER IN MY EYES
SHADOWS CHASE THE SPANISH TILED ROOFTOPS
ACROSS THE SAND WE MELT INTO THE BEACH TANGLED IN THIS MOMENT
LIKE A TREASURE BURIED WITH A GHOST SHE CAME TO SEE
chorus>>
THE PRINCESS OF THE COAST WEARS HER CROWN AGAIN

Lyrics:  Torn Pockets  << Click to buy CD                       www.SongwriterUmbrella.com
© Dave Koller   WORDS AND MUSIC BY DAVID KOLLER  
I WALK ALONG FIFTH AVENUE A TICKET TUCKED INSIDE MY SHOE
TO CATCH THE TRAIN BACK TO MASSACHUSETTS GOT A PLAN INSIDE MY HEAD
TO CELEBRATE THE MILLENNIUM -  I'LL BE IN BOSTON BY THE MORNING
I CANT FORGET THAT ANGRY LOOK ON HER FACE I'VE BEEN
TO HELL AND BACK DOWN A FIRE ESCAPE
chorus>> I HAVE TORN POCKETS THAT ONCE HELD THE KEYS TO ROOMS OF SILENCE
I HAVE TORN POCKETS I HAVE TORN POCKETS IN MY JEANS NOW I'M LOSING EVERYTHING
I HAVE TORN POCKETS I HAVE TORN POCKETS HIDING NOTHING
BUT EXPECTATIONS OF A LIFE SHE NEVER WANTED
I HAVE TORN POCKETS AND I NEED SOMEONE ELSE WHO STILL BELIEVES
IM LEFT WITH SOMETHING I TURN THE CORNER ON HER STREET
AT BROADWAY AND SEVEN -TEENTH AND CATCH THE SUBWAY TO GRAND CENTRAL
I BURN MY LAST CIGARETTE A HOOKER JUMPS FROM A TAXI CAB
I SWEAR SHE LOOKS JUST LIKE AN ANGEL I TURN MY COLLAR AGAINST THE POURING RAIN
I CANT DECIDE IF I SHOULD GO OR STAY chorus>>>
to bridge>>>>>> I WAIT TILL THE PAIN SUBSIDES
I WAIT FOR THE SUN TO SHINE
SHE HAS TO KNOW THAT SHE'S NOT ALONE
I GAVE HER EVERY SINGLE PART OF ME
I KNOCK ON HER FRONT DOOR ABOVE A FAST CONVENIENCE STORE
SHE OFFERS ME A CUP OF COFFEE
I SIT DOWN AND LOOK AT HER BUT SHE DOESN'T SAY A WORD
SHE'S TIRED OF DOING DIRTY LAUNDRY
MY HEART STARTS POUNDING IN A PLACE IT DON'T BELONG
 I HAVE NO REASON TO BE HERE THE DREAM IS GONE
chorus>>>>>>

Lyrics:  When I Think Of You     << Click to buy CD   www.SongwriterUmbrella.com
© Dave Koller   WORDS AND MUSIC BY DAVID KOLLER
I WALK WITH ONE WOUNDED LEG AND FADE INTO THE NIGHT I STUMBLE
WHEN I MISS A STEP AND CRAWL OUT OF YOUR SIGHT I REACH TO FIND
THAT PART OF ME YOUR HEART CAN NOT RESIST
NOW A STRANGER FILLS THE SPACE I WISH I NEVER LEFT
chorus>> A CONTRADICTION WHEN I THINK OF LOVE
I DON'T CARE BABY IF ITS TRUE
A BENEDICTION WAS MY ONLY PRAYER
NOW I'M LOSING MY RELIGION LIKE THE MOON
A UNIVERSAL GREETING ISN'T FAIR
WITH ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WE DON'T KNOW
WHEN I THINK OF YOU BABY WHEN I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I THINK OF YOU I TALK ABOUT MYSELF
I SHAKE THESE DEMONS OFF MY BACK THEN THE GHOSTS DANCE IN MY ROOM
I'M HUNGRY LOST AND TRAPPED BETWEEN THESE ARMS THAT CAN'T HOLD YOU
INSANE WITH MY OWN JEALOUS PRIDE LIKE A PUSHER ON THE STREET
I SELL NOTHING BUT A CROOKED SMILE TO THE NEXT ONE WHO BELIEVES
chorus>>>>>
bridge>>>> EVERY NOW AND THEN I GET BETTER WHEN I FEEL THE PAIN
BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU NEVER CHANGE BABY
chorus>>>>>

Lyrics:  Don't Worry About Tomorrow    << Click to buy CD  www.SongwriterUmbrella.com
© Dave Koller WORDS AND MUSIC BY DAVID KOLLER
LAY HERE CLOSE TO ME I'LL GIVE YOU THE LOVE YOU NEED
TO FEEL SAFE AND NOT AFRAID OF WHAT MIGHT COME OUR WAY
LET ME TAKE YOU TO THE STARS A PLACE WHERE THERE'S NO SENSE OF SPACE OR TIME
JUST THE LOVE THAT'S OURS TONIGHT
chorus>>> DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW IT WILL TAKE CARE OF ITSELF
DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME I WILL BE HERE WHEN THE MORNING SUN COMES SHINING IN
DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW I'LL BE HERE WHEN YOU NEED A FRIEND
DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW LOVE GOES ON AND NEVER ENDS
THERE WERE TIMES WE HAD IT ROUGH AND FELT LIKE GIVING IN
BUT WE FACED THE TEST OF TIME AND LEARNED TO LOVE AGAIN
WE'LL BUILD A WALL AGAINST THE HARD TIMES THAT COME
AND MAKE IT THROUGH EACH DAY 'CAUSE OUR FAITH IS STRONG
AND WE'LL STILL BE HOLDING ON
chorus>>> DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW LIFE GOES ON
I'LL HOLD YOU TILL THE DAWN
DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW LOVE GOES ON
AND NEVER ENDS DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW

Lyrics:  He's Still Here, But Not For Me    < Click to buy CD   www.SongwriterUmbrella.com
© Dave Koller  WORDS AND MUSIC BY DAVID KOLLER
I SIT HERE THINKIN' QUIETLY TO MYSELF HE'S NOT AROUND MUCH ANYMORE
I KNOW THERE'S SOMEONE ELSE HIS TENDER KISS WAS AS COOL AS THE MORNING BREEZE
HE'LL RUSH OUT OF MY LIFE AND ALL I'LL HAVE IS HIS MEMORY
chorus>>> HE'S STILL HERE BUT NOT FOR ME
I SEE HIM BUT HE SEES THROUGH ME
AS IF I'M NOT THERE HE DON'T REALLY CARE
HE'S STILL HERE BUT NOT FOR ME
I WISH THE HURT WOULD END SOME WAY
TOMORROW WILL BE THE SAME
HE'S STILL HERE BUT NOT FOR ME
IT'S GETTING LATE I PLAN TO TELL HIM WHEN HE COMES HOME
THERE'S NO LOVE LEFT IN MY HEART ALL THE LAUGHTER WE SHARED IS GONE
WE COULD TRY TO WORK THINGS OUT BUT I CAN'T CHANGE MY MIND
WHEN I OPEN UP THE DOOR HE WON'T TURN AWAY FROM ME THIS TIME
chorus>>>>>>
bridge>>>>>>> I CAN DREAM AND PRETEND THAT THE LOVE WE HAD WILL NEVER END
IF I HAD ONE CHANCE LEFT FOR MYSELF LOVE WOULD NEVER LET ME DOWN
chorus>>>>>

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