Karel Daniels

RESTLESS
©Karel Daniels/Diane Ward/Jack Shawde

I got my red dress on - Cherry kiss lip balm
Barefoot, hair dancin' in the wind
I wanna ride that old throttle, Crank up Willie, Tip the bottle
And do it all over again

So baby hold tight - Gonna be a wild ride
We might get stuck where the road's a little rough
But, in my condition, you're the fix I'm missin'
Enough will never be enough

CHORUS
I'm restless, hell yes
Wanna rustle up some trouble with you
I'm restless, hell yes
Runnin' like the outlaws - Runnin' like the outlaws do - oo .. oo

I'm like a hot wildfire, smokin' gun, livewire
A little Miss Dangerous
My mind is racin' - Wanna do some wind chasin'
And leave it all in the dust

Make the gear shift grind - Hear that motor whine
Don't go slow - Let the engine overload
It's a love grand slammy - Adios Miami
We're ridin' that renegade road

CHORUS
I'm restless, hell yes
Wanna rustle up some trouble with you
I'm restless, hell yes
Runnin' like the outlaws - Runnin' like the outlaws do - oo .. oo

Bridge
No speed trap gonna catch a bad-ass Cadillac
Can't sit still and there's no lookin' back

CHORUS
I'm restless, hell yes
Wanna rustle up some trouble with you
I'm restless, hell yes
Runnin' like the outlaws do...
I'm restless, hell yes
Wanna rustle up some trouble with you
I'm restless, hell yes
Runnin' like the outlaws...
Runnin' like the outlaws do - oo..oo - oo..oo
(Tag out)

KISS THE SETTING SUN
© Karel Daniels/David Sanchez

We’re takin' a vacation, gonna cruise the Caribbean Sea
Nothin' but the open air is where we wanna be
Travelin' light on a chartered flight from Miami FLA
We’ve been workin’ so damn hard – Now it’s time for us to play

Ten minutes to touchdown
I'm looking out from my window seat
Turquoise blue
As far as the eye can see...

Paradise here we come
I’ll be grinning until my face is numb
A bucket of beer, a bottle of rum
A couple pirates on the run
My baby and me we’re gonna have big fun
We’ll be sippin’ and sailin’ til the day is done
And then we’ll kiss the setting sun

On the west coast of the islands - The water’s calm and smooth
Tranquility, my girl and me, on a sailboat for two
We’ll find balmy bay somewhere - Where no one ever goes
Up on deck we’ll catch some rays - Go skinny-dippin' - Well, I suppose

Five minutes to touchdown
We'll be swayin' to the island beat
Turquoise blue
As far as the eye can see...

Paradise here we come
I’ll be grinning until my face is numb
A bucket of beer, a bottle of rum
A couple pirates on the run
My baby and me we’re gonna have big fun
We’ll be sippin’ and sailin’ til the day is done
And then we’ll kiss the setting sun

(interlude...)

Paradise here we come
I’ll be grinning until my face is numb
A bucket of beer, a bottle of rum
A couple pirates on the run
My baby and me we’re gonna have big fun
We’ll be sippin’ and sailin’ til the day is done
And then we’ll kiss the setting sun
And then we’ll kiss the setting sun

We Still Harmonize
© Karel Daniels (BMI)/Greg Mancuso (ASCAP)

When we're dancin' 'round the kitchen
To an Oldie Goldie tune
You do your thing - With that cute little swing
Babe, if you only knew

Chorus
I love the way you look at me
With that "Hey There" smile in your eyes
We still harmonize - We still harmonize
You're the best thing that's ever happened to me
So it comes as no surprise..
We still harmonize - We still harmonize

You like reading after dinner
I like to chill and watch TV
You'd rather garden - Sing Dolly Parton
Then go fishin' like me

CHORUS
Yea we have our differences
But we always compromise
We still harmonize - We still harmonize
You're the best thing that's ever happened to me
So it comes as no surprise..
We still harmonize - We still harmonize

bridge
You know just what to say
When I've had a real bad day
You're my kinda comfort zone
I can't wait 'til I get home

So we can dance 'round the kitchen
To an Oldie Goldie tune
and You do your thing-With that cute little swing
Babe, if you only knew

CHORUS
I love the way you look at me
With that "Hey There" smile in your eyes
We still harmonize - We still harmonize
You're the best thing that's ever happened to me
So it comes as no surprise...
We still harmonize - We still harmonize
We still harmonize - We still harmonize
We still harmonize

The Sweetest Song I Never Wrote
C- Karel Daniels/Greg Mancuso

I dreamt that I wrote you a love song
Now it seems I can’t remember a note
It felt perfect and pure - And I thought for sure
You would'a loved it - Well, that's what I hoped

CHORUS
It was full of “Forevers" and “Honey, I Love You’s”
A really nice groove - kinda slow and smooth
Had a "ooo-oo baby, so glad that your mine"
Would’a sent crazy chills up and down your spine...
It feels like I lost a big part of my heart
'Cause the words disappeared when I woke
I tried and I tried - but it's hidin' inside
The sweetest song .. I never wrote

It's been awhile since I told you I love you
Been caught up in stupid stuff and couldn't cope
But hidden in my mind - Impossible to find
Was the best song - Now where did it go?

REPEAT CHORUS

It sounded so sweet - Sincere and complete
It said everything I wanted to say
Babe, hold me tight when I'm dreaming tonight
So I won't let that song slip away

CHORUS
It was full of “Forevers" and “Honey, I Love You’s”
A really nice groove - kinda slow and smooth
Had a "ooo-oo baby, so glad that your mine"
Would’a sent crazy chills up and down your spine...
It feels like I lost a big part of my heart
'Cause the words disappeared when I woke
I tried and I tried - but it's hidin' inside
The sweetest song .. I never wrote

(tag)
Oh, The sweetest song ... I never wrote
It was the sweetest song ... I never wrote

Christmas In The Keys
C-Karel Daniels/Rich Davis

Lights hung high on coconut trees
Shimmer in the ocean breeze
Dolphins pulling Santa’s sleigh
Floating in the boat parade
We all love this time of year
Old traditions dissappear
It may sound a little weird
But things are different here

Chorus
Christmas in the Keys - Keepin' spirits high
Sittin' down - Passin' around
Some weed and key lime pie
Ho Ho Ho - We don't need snow
We're doin' as we please
Kickin back in Key West
It's Christmas in the Keys

Santa ditched his red suit
And those bulky big black boots
Hawaiian shirts and faded jeans
Are really all he needs
As he dashes thru the sand
With a cold one in his hand
He’s looking for a place to land
To start working on his tan

Chorus
Christmas in the Keys - Keepin' spirits high
Sittin' down - Passin' around
Some weed and key lime pie
Ho Ho Ho - We don't need snow
We're doin' as we please
Kickin back in Key West
It's Christmas in the Keys

bridge
Cocoa's nice when it's cold
But It's not cold down here
It’s a jolly time in paradise
With a frosty can of cheer

Chorus
Christmas in the Keys - Keepin' spirits high
Sittin' down - Passin' around
Some weed and key lime pie
Ho Ho Ho - We don't need snow
We're doin' as we please
Kickin back in Key West
It's Christmas in the Keys...
Kickin' back in Key West
It's Christmas in the Keys

(jingle bells to fade)

Camo Crazy
© Karel Daniels, BMI/ Chris Ising, SOCAN



She drives around in a camo’d SUV
It ain’t for hidin’ she just loves to be seen
A real head turner everywhere she goes
A whole lot of wild and it shows

She wears a camo cap and camo boots
Got a camo butterfly tattoo
She's got camo shades blockin' the sun
And camo sheets where we make love
She ain’t a pink frilly kind of girl
Naw my baby
She's camo crazy

She likes it when we paint the town
Dressed to the nines in her camo laced gown
A little country, little classic, keepin' it real
In her black camo three inch heels

She wears a camo cap and camo boots
Got a camo butterfly tattoo
She's got camo shades blockin' the sun
And camo sheets where we make love
She ain’t a pink frilly kind of girl
Naw my baby
She's camo crazy

Yeah my baby she’s one of a kind
And her camo lovin’ heart is mine all mine

She wears a camo cap and camo boots
Got a camo butterfly tattoo
She's got camo shades blockin' the sun
And camo sheets where we make love
She ain’t a pink frilly kind of girl
Naw my baby
She's camo crazy
She’s got me camo crazy

SLOW MY ROLL
© Shafer/Daniels

Everyday the work and world puts me to the test
Lately I've been feelin' like a stressed out mindless mess
But then when I get home to you-I know I'm mighty blessed
And I'm prayin' you'll be stayin' with your head here on my chest

chorus
Yea, you slow my roll - You get me chillin'
You take the edge off like a Sunday dinner grillin'
(slow my roll) - Netflix and hang
Take it down a thou, un-twang that thang
To cool my jets - I know where to go
Gonna stick with you right here, yea, you slow my roll - yea, you slow my roll

All this livin' by the rules got me tied in knots
But you know all the do's and don'ts and why that don't mean squat
Don't know how you do it - hittin' all the right spots
With your soft laid back, low impact, give it all you got

chorus
Yea, you slow my roll - You get me chillin'
You take the edge off like a Sunday dinner grillin'
(slow my roll) - Netflix and hang
Take it down a thou, un-twang that thang
To cool my jets - I know where to go
Gonna stick with you right here, yea, you slow my roll - yea, you slow my roll

bridge
Like ripples on the ocean - Like an early morning stroll
You're key inside of me - yea, you put me in the zone .. Yes you do!

chorus
Yea, you slow my roll - You get me chillin' girl
You take the edge off like a Sunday dinner grillin'
(slow my roll) - Netflix and hang
While you're at it play some Hank
To cool my jets - I know where to go
I'm gonna stick with you forever girl, you slow my roll - Yea, you slow my roll
Well you slow my roll..yes you do...slow my roll...slow my roll

Home Is Where The Heart Is
© Karel Daniels/Ritajean Poh

His letter read "You must report
For duty right away"
With tears in her eyes .. his little girl cried
"Daddy, please stay home and play!" .. (he told her..)

CHORUS:
"Home is where the heart is
No matter where I go
Your love will be right here with me
Til I make it home
Just put your hands up on your chest
And say a little prayer
Ya know Home is where the heart is
And I'll always be there"

[v2]
The pilot said to buckle-up
We're headed into Hell
He grabbed his phone to call her at home
But it went to their voice mail ...(he said..)

CHORUS:
"Home is where the heart is
No matter where I go
Your love will be right here with me
Til I make it home
Just put your hands up on your chest
And say a little prayer
Ya know Home is where the heart is
And I'll always be there"

[bridge]
Home is friends and family
Home is Mom and Dad
Home is full of memories
Of the best times that you've had (They say that...)

[CHORUS]:
"Home is where the heart is
No matter where I go
Your love will be right here with me
Til I make it home
Just put your hands up on your chest
And say a little prayer
Ya know Home is where the heart is
And I'll always be there"

SO RIGHT
C-Karel Daniels

Like a cold beer on a hot day
Like a touch-down in a replay
Like the tug of a fish on the line of a reel
That’s how good you make me feel

(Chorus)
So right
It fits like a glove
So right
I can’t get enough
I never knew – ‘til I held you
That love could feel so right

Like a sweet riff on a guitar
Like a fast ride in a NASCAR
Like the warmth of a fire on cold winter’s night
Lovin’ you feels so right

(Chorus)
So right
It fits like a glove
So right
I can’t get enough
I never knew – ‘til I held you
That love could feel so right

Bridge:
Getting paid on time
Finding words that rhyme
Having all your dreams come true
There’s a lot of things that feel so right
But not as right as lovin’ you

Like a cold beer on a hot day
Like a touch-down in a replay
Like the tug of a fish on the line of a reel
That’s how good you make me feel

(Chorus)
So right
It fits like a glove
So right
I can’t get enough
I never knew – ‘til I held you
That love could feel so right

I never knew – ‘til I held you
That love could feel so right

Lovin' It
C Rich Davis/Karel Daniels

I'm a wash 'n go good-ol' girl
Got all I need to rock my world
Hick-Hop - And flip flops
Cut-off jeans and tank-tops
I like muddin' in my ATV
Gettin' dirt all over me
Makin' noise - With the boys
Doin' what we both enjoy

Chorus
I live my life in the sun
Hangin' out - Havin' fun
I feel good in my own skin
And I'm lovin' it - Lovin' it
Yeaa, I'm lovin' it - Lovin' it
Lovin' the life I'm in

I dress up from time to time
But if you want to see me shine
Flyin' free - By the sea
That's where I wanna be
Bein' out on the beach
Nothin' is outta reach
I'm on a roll and In control
From my head down to my soul

Chorus
I live my life in the sun
Hangin' out - Havin' fun
I feel good in my own skin
And I'm lovin' it - Lovin' it
Yeaa, I'm lovin' it - Lovin' it
Lovin' the life I'm in


bridge
I don't care if I get dirty
I'll just hit it with a hose
Got no time to fool around
I just wash and go and go

Chorus
I live my life in the sun
Hangin' out - Havin' fun
I feel good in my own skin
And I'm lovin' it - Lovin' it
Yeaa, I'm lovin' it - Lovin' it
Lovin' the life I'm in

tag
Yea, I'm a wash 'n go good ol' girl
Got all I need to rock my world
Hick-Hop - And flip flops
Cut-off jeans and tank-tops
And I'm lovin' it - Lovin' it
Yeaa, I'm lovin' it - Lovin' it - Lovin' the life I'm in

ROPING THE WIND
C2009 Karel Daniels/Rich Davis

When he was just in nursery school
He knew what he was born to do
He would saddle up and ride away
Like those cowboys of yesterday
Dreams of ridin’ in the rodeo
Bustin’ broncs in the snow
With one hand tight on his broomstick mare
The other swinging in the air

Roping the wind – Where the mustangs run free
Roping the wind – That’s where he wants to be
With the twist of his wrist – And a big ol’ grin
He’s Roping the wind

Now he works at his job downtown
No open spaces for miles around
The closest thing to a cattle drive
Is the ride to his nine-to-five
But, there’s no dirt on his office floor
So he closes the door
He leans back in that leather chair
Throws one arm in the air

(repeat chorus)

One day he’s gonna do it
Grab a hold of the reins
Ride off into the western sun
But until then…He’ll be

Roping the wind – Where the mustangs run free
Roping the wind – That’s where he wants to be
Roping the wind – Trail dust in his hair
Roping the wind – Aw, he wished he was there
With a twist of his wrist – And a big ol’ grin
He’s Roping the wind

BUILT FOR SPEED
C-Rik Shafer/Karel Daniels

See that girl gun her engine there?
Been watchin' her-hard not to stare
Does anybody know her name?
I want to merge into her lane
When her pedal's to the metal
The guys in town all yield
She reminds me of a racecar
Takin' corners on 2 wheels


CHORUS
She's built for speed - Always in the lead
Close to dangerous - She's got what I need
When her engine's gunnin'
She's gets my motor runnin'
Yea, That girl - That girl - Is built for speed

I love the way her chassie shakes
As long as she don't hit her brakes
She's got curves right where she should
I'd like to peek under her hood
I ain't jokin' - That girl's smokin'
Hotter than a NASCAR cup
If she swerves in front of me
I'll be tryin' to keep up

repeat CHORUS

bridge
I'm gonna floor that pedal - Pull up right beside her
When I do, maybe then she'll see
Her and me - This aint no competition
Together now, we'd make the perfect team

CHORUS and tag
She's built for speed - Always in the lead
Close to dangerous - She's got what I need
When her engine's gunnin'
She's gets my motor runnin'
Yea, That girl - That girl - Is built for speed
She isn't built for comfort - She's built for speed
Built for speed .. Built for speed .. Built for speed
Built for speed .. Built for speed .. Built for speed
Built for speed

TINY LITTLE SPARKS
©Karel Daniels/Ritajean Poh

V1
You look at me, electricity sends a quiver down my spine
I can feel you wanting me - Makes me glad to know you’re mine
Every time you hold my hand - I hope there will be more
You got me waitin' anxiously – Like a kid in a candy store

Chorus
It starts with a spark, and spins from there
Cuts right through the cold night air
Warms my heart and makes me sigh
Those sparks keep me satisfied
m-m, Those tiny little sparks, m-m
Those tiny little sparks

V2
It's more than just your loving smile that I see every day
It's more than just your tender touch that makes me feel this way
We cuddle on the front porch swing - I snuggle close to you
First we kiss, and then..you know - Those feelings sneak on through

Chorus
It starts with a spark, and spins from there
Cuts right through the cold night air
Warms my heart and makes me sigh
Those sparks keep me satisfied
m-m, Those tiny little sparks, m-m
Those tiny little sparks

Bridge
They let me see your secret soul
They start to fly – I lose control
Like lighting a fire in the dark
Oh, I just love those little sparks

Chorus
It starts with just a spark, and spins from there
Cuts right through the cold night air
Warms my heart and makes me sigh
Those sparks they keep me satisfied ...
It starts with just a spark, and spins from there
Cuts right through the cold night air
Warms my heart and makes me sigh
Those sparks they keep me satisfied
Those tiny little sparks, m-m
Those tiny little sparks mm-mm
Those tiny little sparks-mm-mm-m

AGAIN AND AGAIN
© Karel Daniels/Rik Shafer

When you wear that dress, I'm a mess
Better scrape me off the floor
Ain’t no doubt I’m inside out
Oh, I couldn't want you more

CHORUS
Everytime you kiss me
Again and again and again
It’s like a soothing whiskey
Again and again and again
Everytime you touch my skin
I give up and I give in
Long as you do it again
Again and again and again

You drive me wild everytime you smile
You’re my kinda fun
But when we’re at home – And all alone
That’s when I really come undone

CHORUS
Everytime you kiss me
Again and again and again
It’s like a soothing whiskey
Again and again and again
Everytime you touch my skin
I give up and I give in
Long as you do it again
Again and again and again

bridge
I apologize if I repeat myself
I can't help it - No lie
It's all deja-vu when it comes to you
And I love it every time

CHORUS
Everytime you kiss me
Again and again and again
It’s like a soothing whiskey
Again and again and again
Everytime you touch my skin
I give up and I give in
Long as you do it again
Again and again and again

tag
Just as long as you do it again - Again and again
Again and again - Again and again

STRONG
C-Karel Daniels/Chris Ising

V1
Up all night - Sirens blazin'
Listening to the neighbors swearin'
Sayin’ it’s a wet Cat. four
Hey we've been thru that before
Jump in – Building boats
Using anything that floats
Lookin’ for higher ground
Ain’t no higher ground around

CH
PITCH IN AS BEST YOU CAN
A MEAL, A HUG, A HELPING HAND
IF IT COMES FROM THE HEART
IT'S A REAL GOOD START
GIVE AND GET - YOU CAN'T GO WRONG
CAUSE IN THE END - WE STAY STRONG

V2
Everywhere the damage is done
Try to go help someone
Get the boots beside the bed
Wade thru water to the shed
Grabbin' tools - fixin’ homes
Feedin' strangers - Soothin’ souls
We know the storm will pass
And pray this one’ll be the last

CHORUS
PITCH IN AS BEST YOU CAN
A MEAL, A HUG, A HELPING HAND
IF IT COMES FROM THE HEART
IT'S A REAL GOOD START
GIVE AND GET - YOU CAN'T GO WRONG
CAUSE IN THE END - WE STAY STRONG

PITCH IN AS BEST YOU CAN
A MEAL, A HUG, A HELPING HAND...

CHORUS
PITCH IN AS BEST YOU CAN
A MEAL, A HUG, A HELPING HAND
IF IT COMES FROM THE HEART
IT'S A REAL GOOD START
GIVE AND GET - YOU CAN'T GO WRONG
CAUSE IN THE END - WE STAY STRONG