NSAI San Diego Meeting August 16, 2020
With Special Guest
Raymy Krumrei
Raymy Krumrei is an award-winning singer-songwriter who writes in multiple genres. His songwriting journey started when he was 10, after his mother ceremoniously presented him with all her original Beatles LPs.
As a piano player, he studied Carole King and Billy Joel, among others. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from Cal State University Northridge in Los Angeles. He co-wrote the title track for Smooth Jazz artist Mark Johnson’s “Daydream,” and he executive produced Paul Hardcastle’s greatest hits album, “Cover to Cover.”
Raymy was a finalist on "Gospel Dream," a nationally televised singing competition. He worked as a demo and background vocalist, and received the L.A. Music Award for “Best Male Vocalist.”
Raymy and his co-writer Andrew Morrison secured a Nashville publishing deal. Raymy has also won several songwriting competitions, including the Great American Song Contest, John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and recently his song, “A Daughter,” won “Best Song” at the Hawaii Songwriter's Festival.
For the past several years, he has been the worship leader at Trinity Community Church in Lancaster (North of L.A.) and he teaches songwriting at Antelope Valley College.
A Daughter Raymy Krumrei and Warren Sellers Verse 1 Years of praying, months of waiting Days spent contemplating how your life is gonna change Hours of labor then a second later You’re staring at a person who before was just a name You got the blankets, the crib and the pink paint You think you’re ready but you ain’t Chorus 1 What is this? It’s like Christmas Your heart is blowing up You feel somewhere between Superman and man you’re not enough It’s crazy amazing and scary beautiful There’s so much you want to be for her, so much you still don’t know It’s a game-changer, a man-maker, a life-starter When you have a daughter Verse 2 Soon her crawlin’ leads to walkin’ Then she climbs up on your lap like she’s a princess on her throne One day you wake up and she’s wearing make-up Instead of doing Barbie’s hair, she’s working on her own Then it’s boys and some honest conversations And at times you’re gonna test each other’s patience |
Chorus 2 What is this tough business To see her growing up? Some days you’re still her Superman, somedays you’re out of touch It’s crazy amazing, she’s scary beautiful You’d like to lock her up somewhere but love to watch her go. Yeah It’s a real roller-coaster, a heart-stopper When you have a daughter Verse 3 When you have a daughter, you swear much less and open up more doors When you have a daughter, some jokes aren’t that funny anymore When you have a daughter It’s worth the changes that you both go through When she says, “Hey Dad I hope I find a guy who’s just like you” Chorus 3 What is this? It’s like Christmas ‘Cuz when she’s all grown up You’ll swear that you’ve received the greatest gift there ever was It’s crazy, amazing, she’s still so beautiful And how a guy like you could be so lucky you don't know But you thank God every day that you’ve got her When you have a daughter Raymy Krumrei (661)733-9451 raymski@msn.com raymykrumrei.com |
Christmas In San Diego
Harry Levinson
Harry Levinson
Christmas in San Diego Intro: bell tones A-E-F#-C#-E-E | (A chord) Verse Christmas, in San Diego, without a bit of snow No jingle bells, a-ringing, not even Rudolph's nose! No children, sleighing, no Santa "Yo ho ho!" Or dogs, with reindeer ears, not even mistletoe! Pre-Chorus The sun is out, it makes me doubt, that it's … Chorus Christmas in San Diego, there's no one around Down here by the ocean, no snow on the ground |
Verse 'Twas Christmas Day, and quiet, no one in my house No eggnog, or angels, th' Grinch stole my, computer mouse Down here, by the ocean, there's no snow at all You have to go, to the mountains, to see a snowflake fall Repeat: Pre-Chorus + Chorus Bridge It doesn't look like Christmas, without any snow Call me sacreligious, but it isn't even cold Solo (10 bars): Coda - Ritard Christmas in San Diego, there's no one around Christmas in San Diego, not a snowflake to be found Repeat: Intro – bell tones + A (fermata) v05: 8/14/2020 © 2019, 2020 Carl Paradise (BMI) Key: A tempo: 116 bpm Harry Levinson pr@CarlParadise.com |
Letting Go Of You
Alexis Tia
Alexis Tia
Letting Go of You By Alexis Tia and Cameron Walt VERSE1 I saw you shaking your head talking with your friends I didn’t hear what you said Could tell just what you meant, just what you meant on the way back home Both feeling so alone I asked you what was wrong You said to keep on driving, keep on driving PRE-CHORUS Letting go of us might be worth trying CHORUS I’ll hold on to the bad times Cause I know they’ll keep me true I’ll push away the good times Yeah, we only had a few Lord I know, I can’t let go of everything But I’ll let go of you |
VERSE 2 We should both be in our bed Asleep or making love We choose to fight instead And I hear you packing up, packing up on the bathroom floor head between my hands wishing I could do more But I’ll do just what I can, just what I can PRE-CHORUS Good luck with your new life and your big plans CHORUS POST CHORUS I’ll let go of you It’s all that I can do I know you want me to I’ll let go of you ©2020 alexistiamusic@gmail.com | camwalt26@gmail.com |
Pawprints On My Heart
Allison Saleh
Allison Saleh
Pawprints on my Heart Heartbreak comes, and heart break goes Where it stops nobody knows But I think I’ve found a pal When I pull in, he’s all grins Doesn’t matter where I’ve been I’ll always be his gal. Who needs men when they just Let you down and out I’ve Got my wine and my canine. My oh my oh my oh my. Look at how the time flies And I’m feeling mighty fine. Kisses, hugs, and loving me Are built into his pedigree No one can tear us apart. There’s pawprints on my heart. |
When I think I’ve found the one Right then he leaves, I’m undone But my boy picks me back up. Rainy days or cloudy skies Doesn’t matter, he’s my guy And we always will be chums. PC, CHORUS Wiggle Waggle Wiggle Waggle Wiggle That Tail Wiggle waggle wiggle waggle for your female Wiggle waggle wiggle waggle that tail tonight. Wiggle Waggle Wiggle Waggle Wiggle That Tail Wiggle waggle wiggle waggle for your female Wiggle waggle wiggle waggle that tail tonight. Who needs friends cuz he is My best friend. So we’ll Sing this til the very end….. CHORUS + Wiggles |
Take It Slow
Mary Ann Daugherty
Mary Ann Daugherty
Take it Slow Lyric by Brian Ramsay and Mary Ann Daugherty Verse 1 We’re like two ships in the night that seldom meet Time is full and love is incomplete Now we’re down beat, back seat, repeat Can we change this pace Pre Chorus I want you to dance with me Make some plans with me But let’s not go fast Chorus We should take it slow we don’t need to rush things now I want you to know I’ll always be around I won’t let you go. ‘Cause you’ve got everything I need We should take it slow Slow down with me tonight Down to feel alive To feel alive |
Verse 2 Roof top, our spot where we can groove Put your records on but keep it smooth All night, starlight, skin tight Can we keep this pace (Pre Chorus) (Chorus) Bridge We can put on Marvin, hear him sing Baby there ain’t nothing Like the real thing (Chorus) Mdaugherty1313@gmail.com |
My Flowers Look Good
Rick Karatas
Rick Karatas
My Flowers Look Good I wanted to stay in bed all day cause last night you told me goodbye Decided to work in my garden instead Got dressed and dragged myself outside I don’t need to go far to change how I feel Morning Glories in my yard help me heal My flowers look good From the seeds I have sewn Like them I will grow I’ll be okay on my own You were bad for me, that’s understood I feel better now, like my flowers, I’m good |
Sunflowers remind me I’m meant to shine Daisy Chains whisper now you’re free The red and yellow roses make me less blue Show me how bright my future can be When I went back inside, called it a day Found a vase tall and wide for this bouquet Repeat Chorus You’re gone like the weeds, Now I can attend to my needs Repeat Chorus Written by Sudi (Rick) Karatas and Ardis Olson copyright May 2020 |
Meow, Meow
Aaron Li
Aaron Li
Meow, Meow By Aaron Li Meow meow, are you sad? Meow meow, are you bored? Meow meow, are you worried? Meow meow, are you depressed? Meow meow, the world is crazy, Meow meow, are you lonely? Meow meow, the home is cozy, Meow meow, are you happy? |
Laying down on the ground, Waiting for you to come, Huh? Have you heard that sound? The door to happiness is found Throw away the worries of the world, Come play with me more, No need to sink in the scolds, Just let them go. Meow meow, the world is crazy, Meow meow, are you lonely? Meow meow, the home is cozy, Meow meow, are you happy? |
West Coast Bound
Nathan Jacobson
Nathan Jacobson
West Coast Bound by Nathan Jacobson Verse 1: She’s chasing after tomorrow like no other day She’s dropping everything like the summer rain Going into the next day after the sunset fades She’s ready to escape from all of the pain Chorus 1: She’s heading for west coast bound Not letting anything hold her back now She’s heading for west coast bound Ready to set foot on new ground She’s heading for west coast bound The vines of her past won’t thorn her down |
Verse 2: Hot tears melted mascara down her face She begged on her knees for a saving grace After feeling lost after her man of 5 years walked away Blindsided with no reason stormed more rain Chorus 2: (Same as Chorus 1) Verse 3: She began to wonder where true hope lies Felt content centering Jesus in her life Smiling as the breeze stroked her blonde hair Lighting her heart with an adventurous flare. Chorus 3: (Same as Chorus 1) |
You Look Good On Me
Raymy Krumrei
Raymy Krumrei
You Look Good on Me Raymy Krumrei VERSE 1 I was the guy, a little bit shy, who nobody knew was there But now I cruise in like a rockstar grinnin at a red carpet affair My friends all see a brand new me and they want to know why It’s not your style to take credit But girl I’ve changed and you did it CHORUS You are the smile that I’m wearing from my head to my toes Yeah you dressed me up in your big ol’ love and now it’s startin’ to show Ooh clothes might make the man but you took my hand, and made me the man that I want to be Everyone can see that you look good on me. |
VERSE 2 I never thought I could find someone who fits me like you do I swear I thought you were putting me on when you said you that loved me too Now I could see a house and three kids in their Sunday best It shows you never can tell then Who knew I’d clean up well when… CHORUS C 2020 Raymy Krumrei raymskji@msn.com raymykrumrei.com |
This Town's Not Me Without You
Karen Yates
Karen Yates
This Town's Not Me Without You Karen Yates and Andy Sells (VERSE 1) This town has always been my home sweet home. Everybody knows me – it’s my comfort zone. Why’d you have to move in just down the street… Turn my head and sweep me off my feet? Our love was easy, like a river flow Then came the hardest thing, to let you go I knew your destiny was beyond my world I told you, “I’m just a small-town girl”… (But) (CHORUS) This town’s not me without you-- Doesn’t fill me up like it used to. I guess this girl can change more than she knew, ‘Cause this town’s not me…without you. |
(VERSE 2) Since you’ve been gone, I’ve come to realize The only home I need is right there in your eyes Can you forgive me, can we start again? Re-invented... from the love we had back then? ('Cause...) CHORUS BRIDGE My roots are in this town, it's made me who I am... I thought I'd stay here all my life, but love changed all my plans-- I hope it's not too late for us, now that I finally understand… CHORUS Without you. Without you. Without you. |
Sneaky (Instrumental)
Janet Snare
Janet Snare
Falling
Andy Sells
Andy Sells
Falling (c) Andy Sells Verse 1 Feel like I'm coming apart at the seams-- Frayed at the edges of this nightmare dream. Stumbling through some God-forsaken land, While I struggle in vain to understand...(I keep...) Chorus Falling, Falling. |
Verse 2
I never felt so all alone. Don't see a light to guide me home. It's just the darkness and my tears. I cry in silence and nobody hears...(While I'm...) Chorus Falling, Falling. INTERLUDE Falling, (I keep) Falling, (I'm still) Falling, Falling, Falling. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Andy Sells andysellsmusic.com andysells@gmail.com |
Alright With Me
Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson
Alright with Me By Chris Anderson 619-980-5191, chrismusic92020@gmail.com Chorus I’m drinking wine, cause I ain’t got no whiskey Well that’s fine, it’s alright with me Well I’m with you, cause I ain’t got no lover Well that’s fine, it’s alright with me Verse 1 Well I ain’t got nothing but the clothes on back The sun on my head and this paper sack The road ahead and the memories behind I’m the king of the moment the master of time Chorus Verse 2 I don’t need much and I have less than that I’m a free man and I’ve got it down pat Don’t have no worries don’t need a plan ‘Cause I’ve got my guitar I’m a shuffling Stan |
I'm drinking wine... Instrumental Interlude Verse 3 Well I’d take chances If I had them to take And I’d make choices If I had them to make But I get what I got and I got what I want I’m an empty bottle The Hobo savant Chorus Performed by The Jamacha Project: Mark Phillips-Guitar, Tom Williamson-Bass, Barry Cogdill-Keys, Jim Buehl-percussion, Chris Anderson-Guitar, Ted Stern -Violin |
Who Needs Love? (Lyrics)
Brie Burns
Brie Burns
Who Needs Love? Brie Burns VERSE 1 Wasted my prime Pining over men Didn’t know any better Had somebody told me The truth about love And how it’s like a fetter Well I wouldn’t’ve spent my heydays Trapped in emotional jail Now I spend my time Usin’ music as a form of bail CHORUS Who needs love? (when there’s rock ‘n’ roll) I said, who needs love? (when there’s rock ‘n’ roll) Again, who needs love? (when there’s rock ‘n’ roll) Who needs love? (when there’s rock ‘n’ roll) |
VERSE 2 Haven’t looked back Since I made my great escape Heartbreaker on the run Fillin’ my soul with Sex, drugs, and Axl Rose Livin’ like I’m twenty-one Fuck if I give it up For hugs, cuddles, kisses, and lies I was born to be wild And I ain’t one to compromise (CHORUS) BRIDGE Rock is the fruit of the forbidden tree Take a bite and soon you will see The road to hell is what sets you free Now abandon Jesus and follow me (CHORUS) |
Low
Andie Mackenzie
Andie Mackenzie
Low By: Andie Mackenzie (Songwriter, Lyricist) VERSE 1: I remember everything last fall Like it was yesterday I miss those better days VERSE 2: We’re out all night, we do whatever we want Drive through the empty streets Your hand resting on my knee PRE-CHORUS: It was just so simple Getting to know you ‘cause I didn’t know you It was just so easy Letting it all go, I knew that we’d fall though CHORUS: I said something You said some things And we fought all day ‘till the sun went down It was too much We drowned in our love Got drunk off the high But now we’re feeling low Low x2 We’re feeling low |
VERSE 3: I remember your beautiful smile I’d say a silly thing Your eyes would be right on me VERSE 4: I don’t see you laugh anymore Oh spring seemed to pass us by Now we’re here in mid-July PRE-CHORUS CHORUS BRIDGE: I think I saw it coming a month ago We were lying in bed together but I felt alone Time to face the truth and say goodbye There’s nothing more to do but leave it all behind CHORUS “Low” ©2020 ASCAP Mobile: 619-286-2837 / Email: AndieMackenzieMusic@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/andiemackenzie / 13343 Fallen Leaf Rd., Poway, CA 92064 All rights owned by Andie Mackenzie. One-stop clearance. |
Down Town Strut (Instrumental)
Craig Champion
Craig Champion
Honey Do
Elliott Wilde
Elliott Wilde
Honey Do Elliott Wilde Verse 1: I skipped the big game down at the bar To fix the taillight on your car Cause you’re the kind of girl I want to keep I’ll keep on trying to sweep you off your feet Chorus 1: Honey do you want to turn down the lights Make tonight another sleepless night Honey do you want me to pour red wine let you know that you’re all mine Honey do I’ll do I’ll do anything for you Honey do you know I’ll do anything for you Post Chorus: The list goes on and on |
Verse 2: Made you supper with a strong drink Did all the dishes in the kitchen sink After all these years still going strong Keep this up and I can’t go wrong Chorus 2: Honey do you want to hold on tight I know how to treat you right Honey do you want your hand in mine tell you once again you look divine Honey do I’ll do I’ll do anything for you Honey do you know I’ll do anything for you Post chorus Breakdown Chorus 1 Copyright Elliott Wilde 2020 |
Dreams Come True
Larry Wiener
Larry Wiener
dreams come true Larry Wiener Verse 1 I wish that love was easy like reality tv and if I was the bachelor she’d be chasing me I’d give her roses every day but that wouldn’t make her stay cause I know she loves another guy. Chorus why do I feel sad like I do what u ain’t got - u can’t lose but knowing I can’t have her --feels like losing too I wanna be the guy- that she thinks of when she goes to sleep when she wakes up I wanna light her fire-lose my blues I wanna be the guy-that makes her dreams come true |
Verse 2 I wish I could forget her and free my troubled mind but I c her evry day at work when she walks by it makes it hard to let her go maybe I should let her know I’ve loved her for the longest time |
On Christmas Day
Debra Gussin
Debra Gussin
ON CHRISTMAS DAY Debra Gussin (310) 600-2280 debra@debragussin.com (v.5.22.20)* Some nights I don’t know where I belong on this earth. Some days we can feel so separated, it hurts. (pre-chorus 1) You’re the gift that I need, to bring me heavenly peace. Can you get here by Christmas Eve? (ALT: Can you make it by Christmas Eve?) (chorus 1) Come home for the holidays, so we can celebrate. Trimming the tree with love, mistletoe up above. Miracles make their way, On Christmas Day. (verse 2) We’ll count every blessing with our hearts full of hope. Grateful for the lessons that we’ll learn down the road. |
(pre-chorus 2) I’m just lookin’ for peace, the only gift that we need. Can you bring it by Christmas Eve? (chorus 2) REPEAT CHORUS 1 (bridge) Together, silent nights fade into the sun. (ALT: silent nights give in to the sun.) Spirits brighten our souls when we are one! (verse 3) My wish for this Christmas is the joy that you give… (alt verse 3) Sometimes we can feel so separated it hurts (chorus 3) Come home for the holidays, so we can celebrate. Happiness everywhere! (ALT: making new dreams to share ) Makin’ new dreams to share. (ALT: showing the world we care. ) We’ll find amazing grace On Christmas Day. |