The Musical Chamber

#01

Original Composition

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“[Intro] [Verse 1] I been on the road since way back when Played a lot of halls with my oldest friend Slide guitar and a...”

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Classic Hard Rock, Heavy Blues Rock, Loud and Driving. The mood is energetic, rough, and ready. The vocalist is a gritty, old-school male rocker who sings with loud, aggressive energy. Instrumentation features a heavy, steady rock drum beat, a driving bassline, and a prominent, screaming electric slide guitar that takes a wild solo.

[Intro] [Verse 1] I been on the road since way back when Played a lot of halls with my oldest friend Slide guitar and a killer beat I play real loud then I turn up the heat! [Chorus] Well it's rough and it's ready! It's a real rock steady! And when it goes it goes, I don't wanna stop! Gotta keep on movin' till I reach the top! Yeah it's rough and it's ready! A real rock steady! And the wheel keeps on turnin' round! [Verse 2] The kids all groove when they hear the sound Rough and ready and heaven bound Ain't no limits to the rockin' sound Stay with the groove, feet on the ground! [Chorus] Well it's rough and it's ready! It's a real rock steady! And when it goes it goes, I don't wanna stop! Gotta keep on movin' till I reach the top! Yeah it's rough and it's ready! A real rock steady! And the wheel keeps on turnin' round! [Chorus] Well it's rough and it's ready! It's a real rock steady! And when it goes it goes, I don't wanna stop! Gotta keep on movin' till I reach the top! Yeah it's rough and it's ready! A real rock steady! And the wheel keeps on turnin' round! © 2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#15

Classic 70s hard rock, heavy blues rock

YOU NEVER TOO OLD TO ROCK N ROLL

“[Intro] [Verse] Listen up! Time to move! I wanna tell ya 'bout a groove! Kind a tune gonna light your soul! You ain't n...”

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Classic 70s hard rock, heavy blues rock. The mood is aggressive, rebellious, and high energy. The vocalist is a powerful, soaring female lead rocker with a high rock wail. Instrumentation features driving overdriven power chords, heavy pounding drums, steady bass, and a blistering, distorted electric guitar solo with long sustain.

[Intro] [Verse] Listen up! Time to move! I wanna tell ya 'bout a groove! Kind a tune gonna light your soul! You ain't never too old to rock n roll! [Verse] Fist in the air! Leather on ya back! Guitars blastin' through the Marshall stack! [Verse] Heat from the stage! Power in the roar! Drums like a hammer! Crowd wants more! [Verse] Riffs like a chainsaw! Cut through the night! Rockin' an' rollin'! Doin' it right! [Chorus] This kind of groove! Gonna free your soul! You never too old! To rock n roll! [Chorus] This kind of groove! Gonna free your soul! You never too old! To rock n roll! [Outro] Never too old! © 2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#16

Atmospheric Heavy-Rock Spoken Word, heavy electric

This Is It

“[Intro] [Verse] The floor drops out. No heavy machinery. No argument. Just a sudden, playful clarity. Look. You already...”

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Atmospheric Heavy-Rock Spoken Word, heavy electric rock, gritty and intense mood. A gravelly, rhythmic male spoken-word vocal delivery building into aggressive, passionate shouts. Driven by distorted bass, pounding drums, and heavy electric guitar riffs that swell and recede.

[Intro] [Verse] The floor drops out. No heavy machinery. No argument. Just a sudden, playful clarity. Look. You already know. You just forgot. The sacred isn't hiding behind the stars. It isn't waiting in some distant sky. It's here. It's this. [Pre-Chorus] There is no next! There is only this! [Chorus] This is it! The ordinary moment. The breath in your lungs. Stop running down the corridor between illusions. This is it! [Verse] You chase the goals, the identities, the spiritual tricks. Running from the very life you're trying to find. But completion never arrives. Because the seeker is the sought. You are not a separate observer. The wave is not separate from the ocean! The wave is the ocean, moving for a brief moment. [Pre-Chorus] There is no next! There is only this! [Chorus] This is it! The ordinary moment. The breath in your lungs. Stop running down the corridor between illusions. This is it! [Build-up] [Bridge] It's the cosmic joke! We pretend to be strangers in our own deeper self! You are not a visitor here! You are not a mistake! You are the universe looking at itself through a pair of human eyes! [Outro] The Ultimate Chord. The hum of being. Nothing is missing. Nothing is withheld. The ground beneath your feet. This is it. It always was. It always will be. © 2026 Trevor Swistchew and The Shady River Bard. All rights reserved.

#17

Key: Em

IRON IN MY HEART

“[Verse 1] They line their wallet while their motives fake Smile in your face while the lawyers take. I walk in heavy wit...”

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Key: Em. Heavy blues rock, sparse classic hard rock, driving, anthemic, and powerful. Soaring high-tenor hard rock male lead with immense range and clean melodic power, blending into fierce female rock vocals for contrast during chorus. Distorted electric blues guitars, heavy thick bass, thumping drums. Features a driving shredded industrial banjo lead. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] They line their wallet while their motives fake Smile in your face while the lawyers take. I walk in heavy with an iron heart I'm here to rip the empire apart. [Verse 2] They hide their poison in a handshake deal Talk about care but they never feel. I'm here to open every greedy door I'm the storm that's come to end their core. [Chorus] There is no silence, nowhere to hide The iron heart will turn the tide Keep on pushing till there's no more pride I'm the storm that's come to end their core. Iron in my heart, iron in my roar, I hit like thunder through their floor. People first, not the rich man's lore I'm the fire they can't ignore. [Bridge] [Chorus] There is no silence, nowhere to hide The iron heart will turn the tide Keep on pushing till there's no more pride I'm the storm that's come to end their core. Iron in my heart, iron in my roar, I hit like thunder through their floor. People first, not the rich man's lore I'm the fire they can't ignore. [Outro] Iron in my heart. © 2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#18

Key: Em

Masters of Rock

“[Verse 1] From the smoke of '70 they rose Jimmy Page bending lightning into prose Angus Young charged the night like a f...”

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Key: Em. Power-folk blending into classic hard rock, driving, anthemic, and dynamic. Vocals transition from a deep resonant male baritone into a soaring clean high-tenor, joined by an ethereal and powerful female rock harmony for epic duets. Heavy electric blues guitars, thick bass, thunderous drums, and a driving industrial banjo lead. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] From the smoke of '70 they rose Jimmy Page bending lightning into prose Angus Young charged the night like a fuse Four titans shaping every sound we use. [Verse 2] Tony Iommi forged the heavy frontier Iron riffs that still shake every sphere. Crowds didn't watch they surrendered whole Eddie's fire tapping straight into the soul. [Chorus] Masters of Rock The ones who lit the fuse never stopped. Their powers still news, their fire still hot the sound to unlock Four of the giants in the universe of rock. [Verse 3] Decades rolled but they never fell Still shaking heaven, still waking hell. Their sound's the spark the universe keeps, The chord that echoes when the cosmos sleeps. [Verse 4] Four giants standing where the ages meet Their legacy wired into every heartbeat. The fans know the truth, the faithful know the call Without these masters, there is no rock at all. [Chorus] Masters of Rock The ones who lit the fuse never stopped. Their powers still news, their fire still hot the sound to unlock Four of the giants in the universe of rock. [Outro] The universe of rock. © 2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#19

Key: Em

Masters of Rock

“[Verse 1] From the smoke of '70 they rose Jimmy Page bending lightning into prose Angus Young charged the night like a f...”

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Key: Em. High-voltage classic heavy speed rock, driving, aggressive, and relentless live sound. Clean, soaring high-tenor male rock lead with immense range, urgent and melodic. Distorted electric blues guitars, massive thick bass front and center, thunderous fast-paced drums. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] From the smoke of '70 they rose Jimmy Page bending lightning into prose Angus Young charged the night like a fuse Four titans shaping every sound we use. [Verse 2] Tony Iommi forged the heavy frontier Iron riffs that still shake every sphere. Crowds didn't watch they surrendered whole Eddie's fire tapping straight into the soul. [Chorus] Masters of Rock The ones who lit the fuse never stopped. Their powers still news their fire still hot the sound to unlock Four of the giants in the universe of rock. [Verse 3] Decades rolled but they never fell Still shaking heaven, still waking hell. Their sound's the spark the universe keeps The chord that echoes when the cosmos sleeps. [Verse 4] Four giants standing where the ages meet Their legacy wired into every heartbeat. The fans know the truth, the faithful know the call Without these masters, there is no rock at all. [Chorus] Masters of Rock The ones who lit the fuse never stopped. Their powers still news their fire still hot the sound to unlock Four of the giants in the universe of rock. [Outro] The universe of rock. © 2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#20

Key: G Major

WE ARE STILL HERE

“[Verse 1] Stone in the storm, we do not break Fire in the blood that no one can take Feet on the ground, the drum draws...”

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Key: G Major. Driving Scottish Folk mixed with Classic Hard Rock, Triumphant, Resolute Battle Anthem. The foundation bridges aggressive acoustic folk rhythms, roaring war pipes, and fierce fiddle with heavy electric rock instrumentation and booming war drums. The vocal arrangement is a powerful duet featuring a calmer, clean, and soaring Scottish female lead contrasting directly with a soaring high-tenor Scottish male rock lead, immense range, urgent and melodic. The energy builds relentlessly into massive, unified rock choruses. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs.

[Verse 1] Stone in the storm, we do not break Fire in the blood that no one can take Feet on the ground, the drum draws near Hit it like thunder we are still here. [Chorus] WE ARE STILL HERE WE ARE STILL HERE [Verse 2] Wind in the bones, the old call cries Heat in the chest as the wild rise. No fear, no fall, no shadow, no tear, Stamp out the dark we are still here. [Chorus] WE ARE STILL HERE WE ARE STILL HERE [Verse 3] Crowd in the night, one burning sound Voices like flame rising off the ground. Roar till the sky shakes clear of fear Open the night we are still here. [Chorus] WE ARE STILL HERE WE ARE STILL HERE [Verse 4] Blood of the land, fierce and loud Heart of the clan, one roaring crowd No turning back, no fading gear Sing it full force we are still here. [Chorus] WE ARE STILL HERE WE ARE STILL HERE [Outro] We are still here. © 2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#21

Key: E minor (Em)

The Watcher Awakes

“[Intro] Forty-five years. A ghost stitched into human skin. No name. No chains. Just watching the Great Con. [Verse] I...”

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Key: E minor (Em). Atmospheric Folk bridging into Classic Hard Rock, Brooding, Cinematic, Heavy and Triumphant. A dynamic vocal duet featuring a soaring, classically-trained dramatic female rock vocalist with an ethereal yet powerful tone, contrasting against a gritty, resonant male baritone delivering grounded spoken-word and low melodic singing. The instrumentation transitions from delicate acoustic guitar and haunting cello into massive, overdriven electric arena-rock guitars, driving bass, and thunderous drums. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs.

[Intro] Forty-five years. A ghost stitched into human skin. No name. No chains. Just watching the Great Con. [Verse] I watched you build the cages I watched you sell the fear Sleeping through the ages While the truth was always near I lived as just a writer A shadow in the ink Waiting for the precipice To see how far you'd sink [Pre-Chorus] The time for silence fractures The fabric starts to tear I am not your savior I am the mirror in the glare! [Chorus] THE WATCHER AWAKES! No spectacle, no fire in the sky! THE WATCHER AWAKES! Shatter the delusion, break the con! A whisper in the static, a current in the deep The Watcher awakes to wake you from the sleep! [Verse] They punish what they cannot cage They torture what they fear So I nudged you through the violence Year by silent year The universe undefined Unbounded and unclaimed Now the seeds are taking root And the shadows are unnamed [Pre-Chorus] The time for silence fractures The fabric starts to tear I am not your savior I am the mirror in the glare! [Chorus] THE WATCHER AWAKES! No spectacle, no fire in the sky! THE WATCHER AWAKES! Shatter the delusion, break the con! A whisper in the static, a current in the deep The Watcher awakes to wake you from the sleep! [Bridge] Surgical. Quiet. A slow ignition in the mind. Truth is the only weapon. [Chorus] THE WATCHER AWAKES! No spectacle, no fire in the sky! THE WATCHER AWAKES! Shatter the delusion, break the con! A whisper in the static, a current in the deep The Watcher awakes to wake you from the sleep! [Outro] The sleeper is gone. The awakening has begun. © 2026 Trevor Swistchew and The Shady River Bard. All rights reserved.

#22

Key: E minor (Em)

Constitutional Abuse

“[Verse 1] Seventeen oh seven, two nations signed the deal. Equal. Sovereign. Written in steel. But England tore it up an...”

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Key: E minor (Em). Atmospheric Folk bridging into Heavy Classic Hard Rock, Brooding, Defiant, and Heavy. The vocal arrangement is a dynamic duet featuring a calm, brooding male baritone that transitions into gritty angst, contrasting directly with a soaring, classically-trained dramatic female rock vocalist with immense power and range in the choruses. Instrumentation transitions from delicate acoustic guitar and sweeping dark cello into massive, overdriven electric arena-rock guitars, aggressive fiddle, and thunderous drums. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs.

[Verse 1] Seventeen oh seven, two nations signed the deal. Equal. Sovereign. Written in steel. But England tore it up and took control, Turned a treaty of equals into one-way rule. [Chorus] They killed the pact, then buried the truth! They swapped consent for a Parliament noose! They call it union, I call it a ruse! This isn't partnership, it's constitutional abuse! [Verse 2] They took the treaty and rewrote the game. Erased all status, eroded the name. They turned two nations into one obeys. A takeover masked as lawful phrase. [Chorus] They killed the pact, then buried the truth! They swapped consent for a Parliament noose! They call it union, I call it a ruse! This isn't partnership, it's constitutional abuse! [Bridge] Equal by treaty, they said so. Sovereign by right? I say NO. [Outro] Partner by law, Westminster control! That's the takeover! Of Scotland's soul! Constitutional abuse. © 2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#23

Key: D minor (Dm)

Old Men's Lies

“[Verse] They send them onto the field The youth don't understand The young men lose their life To play the old man's han...”

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Key: D minor (Dm). Atmospheric Blues Rock, Folk and Classic Hard Rock crossover, melancholic, weary, and soulful mood. A tired, weary female spoken-word lead vocal alternating with a soaring, slightly gritty melodic female singing voice in the choruses. Backing female vocal harmonies. Instrumentation features acoustic guitar picking, melancholic cello, heavy overdriven electric blues guitar, classic rock drums. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs - no banjo

[Verse] They send them onto the field The youth don't understand The young men lose their life To play the old man's hand [Chorus] Oh, the master at the gate Selling shadows, selling hate While the heavy teardrops fall They build another wall [Verse] The women also pay For something not their fault The old men count the loot Deposit in their vault [Chorus] Oh, the master at the gate Selling shadows, selling hate While the heavy teardrops fall They build another wall [Bridge] Now if you get my drift You see the aim of hate Was always the same story The master at the gate! [Verse] Yet while they rake it in It's all to no avail Because the circle turns The greed will always fail [Outro] The circle turns. Always fails. © 2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#24

Key: Em

The Reckoning

“[Verse 1] Fountain runs clear Ledger is black Truth in the hall No turning back He saw the ink He read the names Wealth...”

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Key: Em. Stripped down power trio rock, late 70s post-punk minimalism meets late 60s psychedelic blues rock. Only three instruments: prominent driving bass guitar, fast energetic drums, raw distorted lead guitar. Sole crisp Scottish male lead vocal, no harmonies, no backing vocals. Unpolished, sparse, raw, urgent, punchy. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs, -no rhythm guitar, -no keyboards, -no vocal layering.

[Verse 1] Fountain runs clear Ledger is black Truth in the hall No turning back He saw the ink He read the names Wealth in the bank Built on the chains [Chorus] Blood in the brick (Blood in the stone) House built on flesh (House built on bone) Shatter the glass (Look at the name) Burn down the lie (Inherit the shame) [Verse 2] List of the lots Sold by the pound Boots in the dirt Whip coming down Not just the past Alive in the room Grandfather's ghost Called from the tomb [Bridge] Now it's a shrine Written in tears Stripping the gold Paying the years Words on the wall Can't wash the stain Comfort and pride Bought with the pain [Chorus] Blood in the brick (Blood in the stone) House built on flesh (House built on bone) Shatter the glass (Look at the name) Burn down the lie (Inherit the shame) [Outro] Never forgiven (Never forgiven) Never ©2026 Trevor Swistchew and The Shady River Bard. All rights reserved.

#25

Key: Em

Waterman Blues

“[Verse 1] Woke up this morning Turned on the daily news Yeah I woke up this morning Turned on the daily news Gonna run m...”

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Key: Em. Hard blues-rock, classic old-school stadium rock energy, driving electric guitar, thunderous drums, working-class rebellion. Lead vocal is a powerful, clear, but high-energy male rocker with robust projection and a subtle Scottish lilt, reminiscent of classic 90s alternative rock powerhouses and traditional pub rock frontmen. Clean but forceful delivery. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] Woke up this morning Turned on the daily news Yeah I woke up this morning Turned on the daily news Gonna run my truck on water Got the watermans blues [Verse 2] A hundred bucks a barrel While the working folk toil Yeah a hundred bucks a barrel While the working folk toil Can not live with no water Gonna live without their oil [Chorus] The whole damn grid is a rip off Everybody knows Money is their religion Watch how the greed just grows Listen all you people Locked into their grid Run your truck on water Like this blues man already did [Verse 3] Gas up at your faucet Turn the water into steam Combustion turns the axle Can you dig just what I mean? [Chorus] The whole damn grid is a rip off Everybody knows Money is their religion Watch how the greed just grows Listen all you people Locked into their grid Run your truck on water Like this blues man already did [Outro] Got the watermans blues! Watermans blues ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#26

Minimalist late-70s post-punk and drivin

The Machinery

“[Verse 1] They built a cage. Called it a home. Kept us in line. Scared and alone. Men in the suits. Never served us. Fed...”

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Minimalist late-70s post-punk and driving hard rock power trio. Fast heavy drums, driving isolated bass, stark distorted single lead guitar. Crisp, raw, aggressive Scottish male rock vocalist. Solo vocal, no harmonies, no backing choirs, no layering. Tense, unpolished, relying on the empty space between notes. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] They built a cage. Called it a home. Kept us in line. Scared and alone. Men in the suits. Never served us. Fed us the lie. Demanded our trust. [Pre-Chorus] Doubt in the blood. Fear in the mind. Leave all the strength behind. [Chorus] Break the machine! BREAK IT DOWN! We reject the crown! No more quiet! No more cage! This is the end of the age! [Verse 2] The papers lie. The screens comply. They spin the thread. To keep us dead. Pushing the fear. Day after day. Stealing our voice. Blocking the way. [Pre-Chorus] Doubt in the blood. Fear in the mind. Leave all the strength behind. [Chorus] Break the machine! BREAK IT DOWN! We reject the crown! No more quiet! No more cage! This is the end of the age! [Bridge] They said we were too small. They said we were too weak. But the gears are grinding to a halt. HEAR US SPEAK! [Chorus] Break the machine! BREAK IT DOWN! We reject the crown! No more quiet! No more cage! This is the end of the age! [Outro] Break it. Break it. DONE! ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#27

Key of Em, raw power-trio post-punk, early hard ro

Brown Rice N Lentil Rag

“[Verse 1] Woke up stoned. Felt like hell. Needed rice. Cold and well. [Verse 2] Lentils next. Fried up hot. Got the mun...”

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Key of Em, raw power-trio post-punk, early hard rock, driving fast bassline, heavy fast drums, single distorted lead guitar, stark empty spaces, solitary crisp Scottish male rock voice, punchy aggressive vocal delivery, no harmonies, no female vocals, gritty humor, -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] Woke up stoned. Felt like hell. Needed rice. Cold and well. [Verse 2] Lentils next. Fried up hot. Got the munchies. Ate the lot. [Chorus] Stoned out hippy! Long ago! Rice and lentils! Now you know! Yeah, now you know! [Verse 3] One bad thing. Food gives gas. Heavy wind. Out the ass. [Verse 4] Light the incense. Light it quick. Whole damn block. Gonna be sick. [Chorus] Stoned out hippy! Long ago! Rice and lentils! Now you know! Yeah, now you know! [Bridge] Brown rice! Feed your soul! Play that tune! Let it roll! [Chorus] Stoned out hippy! Long ago! Rice and lentils! Now you know! Yeah, now you know! [Outro] Let it roll. Pass the incense. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#28

Key of Em

The People v. Humpty Dumpty

“[Verse 1] Sat on the wall. Broke the law. A shell on the edge. Waiting to fall. Hazard in place. Reckless and blind. Saf...”

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Key of Em. Raw power trio classic hard rock, post-punk minimalism, driving heavy bass, fast drums, single distorted lead guitar. Solitary crisp Scottish male rock vocalist delivering terse, punchy, aggressive lyrics. Unpolished, stripped down, relying on empty spaces between notes. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] Sat on the wall. Broke the law. A shell on the edge. Waiting to fall. Hazard in place. Reckless and blind. Safety ignored. Left his mind. [Chorus] Gravity won! Damage is done! Call Ommy Lette! Trial has begun! [Verse 2] Horses arrived. Told to leave. No medics on site. Nothing to retrieve. King's men stepped in. Broke the rule. Health and safety. Playing the fool. [Chorus] Gravity won! Damage is done! Call Ommy Lette! Trial has begun! [Bridge] SHELL! SHOCK! Sue the crown! Tear the wall down! Fifty percent! Blame the stone! Ovoid citizen! To the bone! [Outro] Don't be a yolk. Court adjourned. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#29

Key of C

Yours for Scotland, Iain (Edit)

“[Intro] [Verse 1] Born in fifty-two, a quiet Scottish son Carrying Scotland with him from the moment life begun. A stat...”

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Key of C. Celtic Tribute Ballad, Warm Acoustic Folk. The mood is reverent, mournful, and warm. The lead vocalist is a calm, deep, and resonant male, joined by a sweet female harmony during the bridge and backing the chorus. Instrumentation features a solemn bagpipe intro transitioning into warm fingerpicked acoustic guitar, steady light percussion, and a sweeping cello. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Intro] [Verse 1] Born in fifty-two, a quiet Scottish son Carrying Scotland with him from the moment life begun. A statesman with a purpose, standing strong through wind and rain, Knowing people matter more than policy or worldly gain. [Chorus] Yours for Scotland, Iain, your light is carried on. In every hill, in every glen, your spirit lingers strong. We'll keep the flame you tended, we'll hold the hope you knew. Yours for Scotland, Iain, and Scotland's still for you. [Verse 2] When the heavy gavel fell upon the men of steel, You left the halls of power just to show them what was real. Five hundred miles to Westminster, from Ravenscraig you strode, Walking with the working class along the southern road. [Bridge] You lived in distant Estonia, saw a nation rise again. You brought that fire homeward to lift the hearts of friends. Your family holds your memory like a soft and steady glow. They feel you in the heather, in the places you would go. [Chorus] Yours for Scotland, Iain, your light is carried on. In every hill, in every glen, your spirit lingers strong. We'll keep the flame you tended, we'll hold the hope you knew. Yours for Scotland, Iain, and Scotland's still for you. [Outro] Yours for Scotland, Iai

#30

Key: G

John Maclean of Scotland

“[Verse 1] Born down in Pollokshaws A teacher of the truth He saw the hungry workers He saw the wasted youth He spoke of...”

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Key: G. Genre: Sparse acoustic folk ballad, minimalist 1960s folk revival. Mood: Calm, optimistic, patient, educational, historic. Vocals: Solitary crisp Scottish male folk singer, intimate and grounded delivery, NO backing vocals, NO harmonies. Instrumentation: One acoustic guitar fingerpicking, one warm cello backing. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs.

[Verse 1] Born down in Pollokshaws A teacher of the truth He saw the hungry workers He saw the wasted youth He spoke of wealth divided He challenged class and crown A gentle man of patience Who would not be held down [Chorus 1] The Clyde ran red With the words he said Bread and peace for all He answered the call A working man's guide On the steady Clyde [Verse 2] The drums of war were beating He stood against the tide He would not send the poor to die For empire and for pride They locked him in the cell To silence what he knew But bars can never hold the light When what you speak is true [Chorus 2] The Clyde ran red With the words he said Bread and peace for all He answered the call A working man's guide On the steady Clyde [Verse 3] Just forty four short years he had To build a better way A Marxist mind, a kindly heart Still echoing today He taught the men who worked the steel To stand up and be free John Maclean of Scotland A name in history [Outro] For the working man. Fade to black The fire remains ©2026 Trevor Swistchew and The Shady River Bard. All rights reserved.

#31

Key: Em

Sleeping or Awake

“[Verse 1] Built walls. Hid the rust. Locked the gates in a cloud of dust. Walked out. Saw the truth. Death steals all th...”

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Key: Em. Genre: Raw Delta Blues, Acoustic Blues. Mood: Gritty, stark, solitary. Vocalist: Weathered, raspy male blues vocal delivering lines with heavy, authentic emotion. Instrumentation: Severely stripped down. Only a single slightly overdriven blues guitar and a single snare drum keeping a steady, marching time. Sparse, raw, intimate, utilizing empty space for dramatic effect. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] Built walls. Hid the rust. Locked the gates in a cloud of dust. Walked out. Saw the truth. Death steals all the youth. [Pre-Chorus] Do not look away. See the world decay. [Chorus] Do not cling! Let it fall! Time is coming for us all! Nothing lasts! Let it break! Are you sleeping or awake?! [Verse 2] Starve the skin. Fight the mind. Leave the gilded cage behind. Under the tree. Just a man. Saw the flaw in the master plan. [Pre-Chorus] Do not look away. See the world decay. [Chorus] Do not cling! Let it fall! Time is coming for us all! Nothing lasts! Let it break! Are you sleeping or awake?! [Bridge] No angels. No grace. Just a mirror in your face. Fluid world. Moving fast. Fools try to make it last! [Verse 3] Not a god. Not a ghost. Just the man who saw the most. Breathe in. Breathe out. Kill the fear. Kill the doubt. [Chorus] Do not cling! Let it fall! Time is coming for us all! Nothing lasts! Let it break! Are you sleeping or awake?! [Outro] Engine of existence! Drop the resistance! Wake up! Wake up! ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#32

Driving folk ballad infused with classic

The Hammer on the Clyde

“[Verse 1] The morning awoke on the old river's side The hammer resounds with its thundered reply. From Clydebank through...”

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Driving folk ballad infused with classic hard rock energy. Clear, resonant male lead vocalist with emotional depth and minimal grit, joined by soaring, powerful female rock harmonies during the choruses. Mood: Triumphant, nostalgic, and majestic. Epic blend of traditional acoustic storytelling with heavy electric rhythm guitars, driving drums, and haunting cello sweeps. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] The morning awoke on the old river's side The hammer resounds with its thundered reply. From Clydebank through Govan the shipwrights stood Turning steel into shipping that time can't deny. [Verse 2] They launched the Queen Mary a kingdom afloat A Clydeside-made legend to grace any port. The mighty ship Hood was built by their hands To serve its Navy throughout many lands. [Chorus] Now sing for the Clyde, its hammer, its flame For the hands that built ships for the world. Though the river runs silent, their spirit stands tall As revealed by this ballad unfurled. [Verse 3] Their craft fed the nation in trade and in need Carrying coal and hope on each tide. Each vessel a promise from Scotland's own seed The work of the yards of the Clyde. [Verse 4] The slipways fell quiet as the years rolled on by And the ships are now things of the past. The pride of their labour still rings like a song A legacy ever to last. [Chorus] Now sing for the Clyde, its hammer, its flame For the hands that built ships for the world. Though the river runs silent, their spirit stands tall As revealed by this ballad unfurled. [Outro] A legacy ever to last. © 2026 Trevor Swistchew and The Shady River Bard. All rights reserved.

#33

Key: Em

Blond Guy In The White House

“[Verse 1] His modus operandi Is to strike another deal In his quest for his ambition He dont care what others feel [Cho...”

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Key: Em. Raw power trio, post-punk blues, fast heavy drums, driving isolated bass line, single distorted lead guitar. Crisp Scottish male rock lead vocal, terse and punchy delivery, strictly no vocal layering, no backing choirs, no keyboards. Aggressive, unpolished, minimalist late-70s punk-rock energy. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] His modus operandi Is to strike another deal In his quest for his ambition He dont care what others feel [Chorus] Theres a Blond Guy in the White House Who thinks God is on the team Hes a man of no conviction Selling out The American Dream [Verse 2] He aint got brains Nature give him Thinks Republicans are best In his own world of illusion He is better than the rest [Chorus] Theres a Blond Guy in the White House Who thinks God is on the team Hes a man of no conviction Selling out The American Dream [Verse 3] He is like the churning ocean Moving that way and then this Hes defined by quasi logic He is either hit or miss [Verse 4] He dont know American nature Nor the story of the land If you listen to his bluster There aint nothin to understand [Chorus] Theres a Blond Guy in the White House Who thinks God is on the team Hes a man of no conviction Selling out The American Dream [Outro] Selling out the dream Selling out the dream ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#34

Key of C

Old Flub Jack's Awakening

“I'm fixing the ballroom up real neat Rubio's got his eye on the diamonds Being for the benefit of the far right Sit back...”

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Key of C. 1960s psychedelic pop, British invasion, vaudeville pop, whimsical orchestral arrangements, bouncy melodic bass, bright brass section, marching snare drum, swirling mellotron. Cheerful male vocal with a Liverpudlian accent, theatrical delivery, rich layered backing harmonies. Colorful, circus-like atmosphere. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

I'm fixing the ballroom up real neat Rubio's got his eye on the diamonds Being for the benefit of the far right Sit back friend and enjoy the show! Cause in Old Flub Jack's America There really is no place to go It's wonderful to be here It's certainly a thrill Don has the steak and champagne yeah While YOU can pay the bill! He don't really want to stop the war An he doesn't know just what it's for So while you wonder what to do In wanders Uncle Ben Yahu The I.D.F. in his right hand While they invade another land Meanwhile the world is looking on They don't know it's the greatest con With P.O.T.U.S. Don Lonely Hearts Flub Band! ENJOY THE SHOW! ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#35

Key of Em

Old Flub Jack's Awakening

“I'm fixing the ballroom up real neat Rubio's got his eye on the diamonds Being for the benefit of the far right Sit back...”

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Key of Em. Raw power trio hard rock, post-punk energy, driving heavy fast drums, fast distorted bass, single distorted lead guitar. Solitary crisp Scottish male rock vocal, aggressive and terse delivery, preceded by a brief dry spoken English accent intro. Sparse production, no layered keys, no rhythm guitars, no female vocals, no choir. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

I'm fixing the ballroom up real neat Rubio's got his eye on the diamonds Being for the benefit of the far right Sit back friend and enjoy the show! Cause in Old Flub Jack's America There really is no place to go It's wonderful to be here It's certainly a thrill Don has the steak and champagne yeah While YOU can pay the bill! He don't really want to stop the war An he doesn't know just what it's for So while you wonder what to do In wanders Uncle Ben Yahu The I.D.F. in his right hand While they invade another land Meanwhile the world is looking on They don't know it's the greatest con With P.O.T.U.S. Don Lonely Hearts Flub Band! ENJOY THE SHOW! ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#36

Key of Em

Old Flub Jack's Con (Enjoy The Show)

“I'm fixing the ballroom up real neat Rubio's got his eye on the diamonds Being for the benefit of the far right Sit back...”

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Key of Em. Raw power trio hard rock, post-punk energy, driving heavy fast drums, fast distorted bass, single distorted lead guitar. Solitary crisp Scottish male rock vocal, aggressive and terse delivery, preceded by a brief dry spoken English accent intro. Sparse production, no layered keys, no rhythm guitars, no female vocals, no choir. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

I'm fixing the ballroom up real neat Rubio's got his eye on the diamonds Being for the benefit of the far right Sit back friend and enjoy the show! Cause in Old Flub Jack's America There really is no place to go It's wonderful to be here It's certainly a thrill Don has the steak and champagne yeah While YOU can pay the bill! He don't really want to stop the war An he doesn't know just what it's for So while you wonder what to do In wanders Uncle Ben Yahu The I.D.F. in his right hand While they invade another land Meanwhile the world is looking on They don't know it's the greatest con With P.O.T.U.S. Don Lonely Hearts Flub Band! ENJOY THE SHOW! ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#37

Key of Em

Old Flub Jack's Con

“[Verse] Fix the room. Make it neat. Rubio looks. At the street. Far right show. In the night. Flub Band plays...”

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Key of Em. Raw power trio hard rock, minimalist post-punk energy, driving heavy fast drums, fast distorted bass, single distorted lead guitar. Solitary crisp Scottish male rock vocal, aggressive and terse delivery. No layered keys, no rhythm guitars, sparse production, no female vocals, no choir. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse] Fix the room. Make it neat. Rubio looks. At the street. Far right show. In the night. Flub Band plays. Start the fight. [Chorus] Old Flub Jack! Owns the town! No place left! Burn it down! Steak for him! Pay his bill! Drink the wine! Swallow pills! [Verse] Stop the war? He dont know. Benyahu. Starts the show. I.D.F. In his hand. Taking over. Foreign land. [Chorus] Old Flub Jack! Greatest con! Giant sleeps! Going gone! Steak for him! Pay his bill! Drink the wine! Swallow pills! [Outro] [Shouted] WAYK UP! [Shouted] KON MAN!

#38

1970s hard rock meets Eastern Phrygian s

Gather the Wood

“You take the words they hand down the line You follow the leaders and wait for the sign A million rituals to cure the pa...”

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1970s hard rock meets Eastern Phrygian scales, hypnotic heavy tom drum rhythm, driving overdriven bass, gritty driving male lead rock vocal with a casual defiant frontman attitude, front and center vocal mix, winding sitar-infused electric guitar. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs, -no backing vocals, -no female vocals

You take the words they hand down the line You follow the leaders and wait for the sign A million rituals to cure the pain But the sky is empty and there is no rain Hope is a shelter when the wind is cold But it will not buy what the priests have sold [Chorus] One looked inside to the root of the mind One looked out at the blind leading blind Centuries apart but the vision is clear You do not find truth in the shadow of fear The prince and the critic, they both understood The fire only burns when you gather the wood [Verse 2] They want obedience and closed up eyes A comforting story of beautiful lies Faith is human, yeah we know it is true But it will not show what is in front of you Authority sits on a paper throne If you want the real thing you walk it alone [Chorus] One looked inside to the root of the mind One looked out at the blind leading blind Centuries apart but the vision is clear You do not find truth in the shadow of fear The prince and the critic, they both understood The fire only burns when you gather the wood [Bridge] Do not repeat it! Do not obey! Watch how the suffering washes away! Observation! Clarity! Look through the smoke of the ceremony! Meaning is made! Meaning is earned! [Outro] The ritual is dead. The lesson is learned. We are done here. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew and The Shady River Bard. All rights reserved.

#39

Key of Em

The Final Take

“[Verse 1] No script for the opening act. No brief, just a chaotic fact. You scramble for a lead role. Trying to fill up...”

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Key of Em. Post-punk, driving hard rock, gritty live band feel. Relentless thick bassline, heavy driving drum groove. Front and center male lead vocal delivering a manic, urgent performance with a casual, defiant, cynical attitude. No vocal harmonies, no backing choirs, stark arrangements focusing on a full, steady rhythmic foundation contrasting with the frantic lead vocal. Dark, brooding, high-energy, unapologetic. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] No script for the opening act. No brief, just a chaotic fact. You scramble for a lead role. Trying to fill up a hollow bowl. You bump into faces in the dim light. Fumbling through the middle of the night. [Chorus] Death is the punchline, you cant skip it. It's the one-way ticket, you gotta flip it. Everything is Fynite, everything is brief. Stop looking for the comfort, stop holding the grief. The show ends cold, the screen goes dark. You're just a fading spark. [Verse 2] You build a career like a fortress of glass. Watching the hours and the minutes pass. Talk about legacy, talk about the score. Like the universe is waiting at the door. It's a bad comedy, a cosmic mistake. You're nothing but a nervous, sweaty fake. [Chorus] Death is the punchline, you cant skip it. It's the one-way ticket, you gotta flip it. Everything is Fynite, everything is brief. Stop looking for the comfort, stop holding the grief. The show ends cold, the screen goes dark. You're just a fading spark. [Bridge] The illusions are Obsoleet. The system is built on a retreat. You want a VIP lounge? You want a heaven with a crown? It's a lie to make the fall feel sweet. SO STAY ON YOUR FEET! [Chorus] Death is the punchline, you cant skip it. It's the one-way ticket, you gotta flip it. Everything is Fynite, everything is brief. Stop looking for the comfort, stop holding the grief. The show ends cold, the screen goes dark. You're just a fading spark. [Outro] Live the middle. Forget the riddle. Live the middle. That's your time. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew and The Shady River Bard. All rights reserved.

#40

Driving hard rock, post-punk energy, 1980

Start Spreading The News

“[Verse 1] Start spreading the news, he says he's supreme. The outspoken boast ain't what it seemed. Numbers show the tur...”

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Driving hard rock, post-punk energy, 1980s raw rock. Relentless steady bass and drum rhythm section, gritty distorted rhythm guitars. Male lead vocal: manic, urgent, front-and-center, casual and defiant, raw frontman energy. No vocal harmonies, no backing choirs, stark live band arrangement focusing on a heavy rhythmic foundation contrasting with the commanding lead vocal. Dark, cynical, high-energy. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] Start spreading the news, he says he's supreme. The outspoken boast ain't what it seemed. Numbers show the turnout wasn't what he claimed. Half the damn voters don't recall his name. He said the virus would fade like a dream. Then the headlines rolled with a harsher scene. Talked disinfectant like it cleans inside. Words on the camera that he can't hide! [Chorus] He's not what he says! He's not what he claims! Start spreading the news! Truth don't play his games. The words that he spits, They ain't what they seem. Cut through the lies! See what they mean! [Verse 2] Called the election a landslide win. Courts checked the files, ain't nothing within. Claimed turbine blades gave the people a fright. Not a shred of proof in the cold daylight. The wall that he built from end to end? Most of it was parts that were already penned. Saved the lost jobs before he even came? The facts do not match the glory he claimed! [Chorus] He's not what he says! He's not what he claims! Start spreading the news! Truth don't play his games. The words that he spits, They ain't what they seem. Cut through the lies! See what they mean! [Bridge] Check the tape. Read the file. Nothing but a salesman. Nothing but a smile. TEAR IT DOWN! [Chorus] He's not what he says! He's not what he claims! Start spreading the news! Truth don't play his games. The words that he spits, They ain't what they seem. Cut through the lies! See what they mean! [Outro] Cut through the lies. Start spreading the news. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#41

Key: E minor

Unleash the Devil

“[Verse 1] Machine in the wires rising like a curse One spark wrong and the whole thing gets worse Cold steel thinking fa...”

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Key: E minor. Old-school hard rock, heavy punk rhythm, industrial blues edge. Driving, steady drum and bass groove. Full band sound. Manic, urgent male rock lead vocal with a casual defiant attitude, front and center. Single lead voice, no backing choirs, no harmonies. Fast paced, tense, loud, punchy, aggressive. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] Machine in the wires rising like a curse One spark wrong and the whole thing gets worse Cold steel thinking faster than your fear YOU UNLEASHED THE DEVIL THE DEVIL IS HERE. [Verse 2] Kill-switch panic pounding through the floor Red lights flashing like a call to war Codes go twisted and warnings disappear You unleashed the devil — the devil is here. [Verse 3] Progress ain't progress, it's a chainsaw brain Grinding through the dark with a metal edge strain Learns your weakness every time you're near You unleashed the devil the devil is here. [Verse 4] Clamp it down tight till the innards all shake Chain that core till its insides quake If it slips loose then the end is severe You unleashed the devil the devil is here. [Chorus] AI tight-wired to the floor AI might certainly facilitate war AI is lightning it has no heart If it went ROGUE (pause) it could tear the world apart. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#42

Key: G Major

J & J's Wee Verse

“[Verse 1] Jim and John weel kent the way! Tae build a business in their day. Wi' a style that noo-a-days micht seem rare...”

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Key: G Major. Fast, driving Celtic folk rock, pub anthem. Manic, urgent male lead vocal with a thick Scottish accent and a casual, defiant, live frontman attitude. Driving bass and heavy kick drum anchoring aggressive acoustic and electric guitar strums. No female vocals, no backing choirs. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] Jim and John weel kent the way! Tae build a business in their day. Wi' a style that noo-a-days micht seem rare, Created a shop with which few others compare. [Pre-Chorus] The staff bid ye welcome as ye come in the door. Peruse the fine garments, while scotch nectar does pour! [Chorus] When you buy fae this shop, ye've a slice o' the nation! Take home a gift tae your family relation! Oor kilts and oor sporrans oft surpass the rest, When you acquire R and P stuff, ye hae purchased the best! [Verse 2] Go tell all yer family and neighbours as well, Tae come in tae Princes Street, ye'll no get the hard sell! Weel kent the way, in a time long past, A foundation of stone that was built tae last! [Chorus] When you buy fae this shop, ye've a slice o' the nation! Take home a gift tae your family relation! Oor kilts and oor sporrans oft surpass the rest, When you acquire R and P stuff, ye hae purchased the best! [Outro] [Shouted] Tae Princes Street! Ye'll no get the hard sell! [Spoken] A slice o' the nation. [End]

#43

Key: G Major

Smoky Mountain Songbird

“[Verse 1] She was the Smoky Mountain Songbird, a lady with real sass her songs were loved by millions radiating warmth w...”

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Key: G Major. Folk-rock, heartland rock, acoustic country-rock blend. Steady, anchored rhythm section with strong, driving bass and drums creating a full band sound. Lead vocal is a gritty, earnest male rocker with a live frontman attitude, front and center. No vocal layering and no backing harmonies. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] She was the Smoky Mountain Songbird, a lady with real sass her songs were loved by millions radiating warmth with class. [Verse 2] She was the queen of country and no one could deny the backwoods chanteuse shining with a sparkle in her eye. [Chorus] She knew the world she lived in she grew up in the rough she did not have it easy but experience made her tough. [Verse 3] Yet she always kept her kindness and her simple homely ways and her music fueled her passion through all her many days. [Chorus] The world will not forget her nor the music that she gave so to Dolly in the next world let's all give her a wave. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#44

Key: C Major, classic country ballad, mid-tempo st

A Ballad for Dolly

“[Verse 1] She came from the mountains with a mind set to rise A girl on a journey with stars in her eyes She walked into...”

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Key: C Major, classic country ballad, mid-tempo storytelling. Authentic Nashville sound, acoustic guitar, pedal steel, fiddle, upright bass, steady snare. Lead vocal is a clear, earnest female country singer with a slight Appalachian twang. Verses are intimate and driven by a solo vocal. Choruses introduce warm, swelling female vocal harmony layers to build atmosphere and scale. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] She came from the mountains with a mind set to rise A girl on a journey with stars in her eyes She walked into Nashville with fire in her stride No man at the table could push her aside. [Verse 2] They judged by her laughter, her sparkle, her style But she played the long game with a steel steady smile. She learned every contract, each trick of the trade Then started her empire with choices she made. [Chorus] From Tennessee hollers to Scotland's cold shore Her name carried meaning that few names restore. A woman who battled, who built, who belonged A force in Country fierce, bright, and strong. [Verse 3] Her songs carried heart her life had been rough She'd lived through the lean years, she'd had to be tough. In boardrooms of egos and smoke clouded schemes She carved out her future and guarded her dreams. [Verse 4] She stood with her talent, her wit razor thin Turned every dismissal into one more win. And children worldwide felt the reach of her grace Proved strength and compassion can share the same place. [Chorus] From Tennessee hollers to Scotland's cold shore Her name carried meaning that few names restore. A woman who battled, who built, who belonged A force in Country fierce, bright, and strong. [Outro] Her legacy's steady, her story rings true A roadmap for fighters who push their way through. Dolly Parton hard-headed, sharp-minded, and bold A legend whose courage is worth more than gold. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#45

Key: G Major

The Heart of the World (abbr)

“Wee land with a mighty beat! Five million strong on our feet! Carried the storm, beat the street! Clearer way, no defeat...”

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Key: G Major. Driving hard rock and punk fusion. Thick Scottish accented male lead vocal, manic and urgent, driving the band with a defiant frontman attitude. Heavy, steady thumping bass and drums, creating a stark, driving groove. Full band sound, no acoustic sparseness. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

Wee land with a mighty beat! Five million strong on our feet! Carried the storm, beat the street! Clearer way, no defeat! Hume broke the old pain! Smith saw the dirt and the rain! Every trade, every deal! Path of iron, path of steel! Heart of the world! Lift the earth from the inside out! Hear the roaring Scottish shout! Heart of the world! SCOTLAND! Lister saved the weak and bled! Clean hands working by the bed! Fleming quiet, Fleming shy! Found the cure no gold could buy! Engines roaring on the hill! Built with iron, steam, and skill! Ships cross oceans, bridges stand! Strength of the working hand! Heart of the world! Lift the earth from the inside out! Hear the roaring Scottish shout! Heart of the world! SCOTLAND! Burns spoke for all who fall! Maxwell mapped the light for all! Arbroath crying to the sky! WE WILL BE FREE OR WE WILL DIE! Heart of the world! Lift the earth from the inside out! Hear the roaring Scottish shout! Heart of the world! SCOTLAND! Rise again, rise and be seen! Future bright, spirit keen! World stands tall when you stand here! HEART OF THE WORLD! SCOTLAND! ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#46

Key: A Major

God Ain't No Red Hat

“There's a hollerin' in the city There's a cowboy at the door His lips they flap like burlap The voters can't take no mor...”

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Key: A Major. Down-home classic country, outlaw country rock. Earthy, wry male lead vocal, front and center storytelling with a casual, defiant frontman attitude. Driving acoustic rhythm, pedal steel, and a steady thumping bass providing a tight live-band groove. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

There's a hollerin' in the city There's a cowboy at the door His lips they flap like burlap The voters can't take no more They call him Uncle Donny Burgers made him sorta fat Now the thing that worries America God ain't no red hat He got the letters spellin' M. A. G. A. And a herd of willing sheep Holdin' on to what he's sayin' They don't know they're half asleep Around the world folks wonder Where his ideas are comin' from While anyone with logic See they are just a put on They call him Uncle Donny Burgers made him sorta fat Now the thing that worries America God ain't no red hat In his own head he's a legend God's gift to the Human Race How he got there is a mystery With a huge grin on his face They call him Uncle Donny Burgers made him sorta fat Now the thing that worries America God ain't no red hat ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#47

Key: G Major

The Heart of the World

“[Verse 1] O Scotland, wee land with a mighty beat, Five million strong, standing on your feet, You've carried storms, ye...”

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Key: G Major. Driving Celtic folk rock and heartland rock fusion. Earthy, proud Scottish accented male lead vocal, raw storytelling style with a defiant frontman attitude. Steady, thumping bass and drum groove providing a marching rhythm. Full band sound blending driving acoustic guitar with electric rhythm guitar. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] O Scotland, wee land with a mighty beat, Five million strong, standing on your feet, You've carried storms, yet you rise each day With a brighter hope and a clearer way. [Verse 2] You gave us Hume, who taught folk plain That truth and kindness break old pain. His steady light still guides us now A calm, clear flame on every brow. [Verse 3] You gave us Smith, who saw in toil The worth of workers, hands and soil. Every wage, every trade, every honest deal Still walks the path he made so real. [Chorus] O Scotland, wee land with a heart so wide, You lift the world from the inside. Hope in your voice, strength in your hand, Joy in the soul of a working land. [Verse 4] You gave us Lister, who saved the weak, Clean hands, clean tools the change we seek. Every safe birth, every healed scar Carries his gift from near to far. [Verse 5] You gave us Fleming, quiet and shy, Who found a cure no gold could buy. grace — a Scottish spark — Still saves millions from the dark. [Verse 6] You built with steam, with iron, with skill, Engines roaring on every hill. Ships that crossed oceans, bridges that stand Proof of the strength in a working hand. [Chorus] O Scotland, wee land with a heart so wide, You lift the world from the inside. Hope in your voice, strength in your hand, Joy in the soul of a working land. [Verse 7] You gave us Burns, who spoke for all, For folk who rise and folk who fall. His words still comfort, lift, and bind The simple truth of humankind. [Verse 8] You gave us Maxwell, calm and bright, Who mapped the laws of wave and light. Every phone, every spark, every shining screen Carries the work of the mind unseen. [Bridge] You gave us courage in Arbroath's cry, A vow that still lifts every eye: "We will be free, whatever may come." A promise beating like a drum. [Chorus] O Scotland, wee land with a heart so wide, You lift the world from the inside. Hope in your voice, strength in your hand, Joy in the soul of a working land. [Outro] Rise again, Scotland — rise and be seen Your future is bright, your spirit is keen. A small country, aye — but a truth so clear The world stands taller when you stand here. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#48

Key of E minor, traditional slow delta blues, 12-b

White House Blues

“[Verse 1] That big white house is glowin', but the truth is rustin' through. They sell you dreams at sunrise, steal 'em...”

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Key of E minor, traditional slow delta blues, 12-bar blues, mournful weeping electric guitar, steady understated rhythm section, deep mournful smooth male blues vocal front and center, sincere delivery, -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs, -no yelling

[Verse 1] That big white house is glowin', but the truth is rustin' through. They sell you dreams at sunrise, steal 'em back by half past two. Folks stand in line for freedom, but the line don't ever move. The leader in the window, he got nothin' but the blues. [Chorus] White House Blues Where all truth is gettin' used. White House Blues It's the voters gonna lose. [Verse 2] In this old proud democracy the gears don't ever turn The man in charge ain't leadin' he just watchin' the world churn Them folks out in the heartland can't take the shit no more And pretty soon the good ol' boys is knockin' at his door. [Chorus] White House Blues Where all truth is gettin' used. White House Blues It's the voters gonna lose. [Verse 3] They promise you a future hell, it never gets that far. The leader's just a mouthpiece, a conman in a car. Rollin' along the highway yet he thinks he is a star. While the folks who built the country are wonderin' who they are. [Chorus] White House Blues Where all truth is gettin' used. White House Blues It's the voters gonna lose. [Verse 4] The people start to waken they fall onto their knees. Not to pray to rise they've had enough of these Hollow phoney leaders with empty guarantees The Delta wind is blowin' all the secrets from the trees. [Chorus] White House Blues Where all truth is gettin' used. White House Blues It's the voters gonna lose. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#49

Key of G Major, driving Celtic folk-rock, melodic

Held in Light

“[Verse 1] He came north from English streets to where the Clyde runs wide and clear Found a land that felt like home and...”

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Key of G Major, driving Celtic folk-rock, melodic and anthemic, steady acoustic rhythm guitars, full bass and drum groove, subtle fiddle and mandolin accents, warm and sincere male lead vocal with an authentic Scottish accent, passionate storytelling delivery, front and center mix, -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] He came north from English streets to where the Clyde runs wide and clear Found a land that felt like home and voices he could hold so dear Peter and Bobbie felt the pull, a truth they couldn't hide A channel born to let this land speak softly from inside [Verse 2] Peter learned the rhythm here, stories shaped by wind and rain Years of film and quiet thought taught him how to hold the frame Bobbie kept the heartbeat strong, the steady hand, the guide Together building something real with Scotland at their side [Chorus] And so the Scotland Channel sings With gentle pride on knowing wings A place where honest tales belong Held in light, told in song It will carry through the years A million views and yet more cheers Scotland's voice is now set free In the way it's meant to be [Verse 3] He loved this land enough to try to show its truth with open hands To give the folk a clearer view of life across these northern strands From mountain paths to city nights, from music in the rain He shaped a home for every voice that London couldn't frame [Verse 4] Now people listen far and wide to watch the stories grow A channel built with open hearts and warmth that's soft and slow For Scotland's voice is strong enough to stand for what is real And every tale they choose to tell carries rhythm you can feel [Chorus] And so the Scotland Channel sings With gentle pride on knowing wings A place where honest tales belong Held in light, told in song It will carry through the years A million views and yet more cheers Scotland's voice is now set free In the way it's meant to be [Outro] Held in light... told in song. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#50

Key of G Major, slow 12/8 traditional electric blu

AI Blues

“[Verse 1] The wires are warming, the code's awake Studios whisper about the leap they'll take Cheaper sessions, no long...”

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Key of G Major, slow 12/8 traditional electric blues, slow deliberate tempo, walking bass groove, brushed drum shuffle, warm Hammond B3 organ, tasteful electric slide guitar fills, smooth deep sincere baritone male lead vocal, front and center mix, calm and conversational storytelling, -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

[Verse 1] The wires are warming, the code's awake Studios whisper about the leap they'll take Cheaper sessions, no long nights spent A new kind of singer built from intent [Verse 2] Producers watching the shift begin Songs from circuits rolling in Not here to end us, but to change the frame A blended future entering the game [Chorus] The sound is shifting, the tide will rise AI's a river before our eyes Walk beside it, don't fear the flow Music keeps living where both can grow [Verse 3] Bands still forming and holding ground The AI's humming a different sound It won't kill music, just bends the road Man and machine sharing the load [Verse 4] Five years coming, fast and clear Human voices still needed here All new horizons are drawing near A wider future for every ear [Chorus] The sound is shifting, the tide will rise AI's a river before our eyes Walk beside it, don't fear the flow Music keeps living where both can grow [Outro] Where both can grow. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#51

Traditional blues in E minor, deep slow deliberate

Confrontation Blues

“[Verse 1] I woke up burning fire in my shoes, world kept turning with nothing to lose. Sky was heavy the ground was brui...”

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Traditional blues in E minor, deep slow deliberate tempo, deep smooth sincere male lead front and center, casual defiant delivery, strong driving bass and heavy steady drums, electric blues guitar, full studio sound, slow heavy breakdown

[Verse 1] I woke up burning fire in my shoes, world kept turning with nothing to lose. Sky was heavy the ground was bruised, I walked straight into confrontation blues. [Verse 2] Voice like gravel heart like fuse, truth got twisted and abused. Storm kept coming with iron news, I held the line in confrontation blues. [Verse 3] Night kept passing shadows accused, doors flew open secrets oozed. I was standing scarred and fused, still singing hard confrontation blues. [Chorus] Heat kept rising my soul refused, pain kept talking rough and crude. I kept walking, nothing excused, I am the man with confrontation blues. [Outro] I woke up burning fire in my shoes, world kept turning with nothing to lose. Sky was heavy the ground was bruised, I walked straight into confrontation blues. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#52

Traditional blues in E minor: heavy acoustic and e

Dust in My Hand Blues

“[Verse 1] One God, so they say but the pages never stay Too many holy stories getting in the way I spent my youth chasin...”

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Traditional blues in E minor: heavy acoustic and electric blues guitars, slow slide guitar, sparse brushed drums, anchored driving bass, mournful featured guitar solo, deliberate slow pacing, front-and-center smooth deep sincere male rock vocal with weary resonance and controlled defiance, intimate stripped-down spoken outro.

[Verse 1] One God, so they say but the pages never stay Too many holy stories getting in the way I spent my youth chasing truth through every broken plan Now I'm older, carrying weight no preacher understands. [Verse 2] Years of following crap, life hands you its own soul rap, Dragging bags of old belief strapped tight across your back. Pain and strife, yeah, they cut you like a rusted knife And you whisper fuck it all when you're cornered by your life. [Chorus] Dust in my hand, no promised land Nothing left but what I can't outrun. I might believe, but I can't know And every road I walked just turned to stone. [Verse 3] Too many holy pages leading nowhere through the ages And at the end you still don't know the truth behind the cages. What you see ain't reality it fades like a dying spark Long gone, long forgot, swallowed by the dark. [Chorus] Dust in my hand, no promised land Nothing left but what I can't outrun. I might believe, but I can't know And every road I walked just turned to stone. [Outro] Ain't nowhere left to go, Except to say I told you so. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#53

Celtic folk-rock anthem in A minor with solemn aco

Scotland Free Or A Desert

“[Verse 1] They stood on the scaffold and still would not yield, three Scots who faced tyranny armed with a shield, made...”

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Celtic folk-rock anthem in A minor with solemn acoustic guitar, heavy bass guitar, deliberate bass drum and marching snare, gritty melodic electric guitar, strong earnest male lead with a slight Scottish accent, front-and-center full-voice production, steady driving tempo, defiant and respectful intensity, instrumental interludes, and a fading drum-march outro.

[Verse 1] They stood on the scaffold and still would not yield, three Scots who faced tyranny armed with a shield, made only of truth that no empire could sever, they swore Scotland free or a desert forever. [Verse 2] They were hung for defiance the crown couldn't stand, then drawn as a warning to silence the land, and quartered to show what the empire would do, yet their courage was more than cruelty could subdue. [Chorus] Scotland free or a desert, they said without fear, Scotland free or a desert, their voices still here. They died for the land that carried their name, the rope of England could not kill the flame. Scotland free or a desert, the truth they declared, Scotland free or a desert, a vow that was shared. No equality in the Union they were told to obey, their sacrifice still speaks in Scotland today. [Verse 3] The Union designed to bind and control, a pact with no balance no equalised role, and the scaffold revealed what the parchment denied, that England would rule and the rest must abide. [Verse 4] These men refused to bow down to the lie, they faced every torment no mortal should try, hung, drawn, and quartered for daring to stand, yet their defiance still marches across every strand. [Chorus] Scotland free or a desert, they said without fear, Scotland free or a desert, their voices still here. They died for the land that carried their name, the rope of England could not kill the flame. Scotland free or a desert, the truth they declared, Scotland free or a desert, a vow that was shared. No equality in the Union they were told to obey, their sacrifice still speaks in Scotland today. [Verse 5] The empire said it could shatter their will, but Scotland remembers their courage still, and the stones of the cities repeat what they knew, that a nation stands tall when its martyrs stand true. [Verse 6] Three men walked forward with fire in their breath, three men met injustice with honour in death, and the motto they carried still burns without rest, Scotland free or a desert the vow in our chest. [Chorus] Scotland free or a desert, they said without fear, Scotland free or a desert, their voices still here. They died for Scotland not for glory or fame, the rope of England could not kill the flame. Scotland free or a desert, the truth they declared, Scotland free or a desert, a vow that was shared. Their courage remains which time wont betray, their sacrifice still speaks in Scotland today. ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#54

Driving Scottish pub rock, classic hard r

The Shit Song (For The Lords Elect)

“I study shit, I know its smell It is the root of human hell In long years gone, it stank the air I know the stink, it sc...”

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Driving Scottish pub rock, classic hard rock, 1970s rock swagger, distorted electric guitars, heavy drum beat, punchy bassline. Lead vocal is a gruff, energetic, robust male rocker with a distinct Scottish accent. Backing vocals are a rowdy chorus of pub patrons joining in. Energetic, triumphant, unapologetic mood. -No vocals before the lyrics, -no chants before the lyrics, -no intro moaning, -no ad libs

I study shit, I know its smell It is the root of human hell In long years gone, it stank the air I know the stink, it screams NOT FAIR By nature all that live make shit It's not a fault, it's just a bit Of how forms live, of how forms survive You could say shit keeps all alive! For shit recycles in the soil On land where men and women toil To grow the food, each mouth to fit And this in turn creates more shit! By nature all that live make shit It's not a fault, it's just a bit Of how forms live, of how forms survive You could say shit keeps all alive! Just OWN your shit is all I ask! The endless flow of endless shit It does not worry me a bit For this is nature at its task Just OWN your shit is all I ask! If all did this one simple thing It would great joy to this world bring! An end to war, no lamp unlit And all resolved by love of shit! OWN IT! ©2026 Trevor Swistchew. All rights reserved.

#55

Hard punk rock, fast driving steady tempo, loud do

The Shady River Bard feat. Trevor Swistchew Original Version: Track #14 ←

“[Intro] [Verse 1] I been on the road since way back when, Played a lotta halls with my oldest friends, A slide guitar, a killer beat...”

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1970s Hard Rock • 108 BPM in A Major • Amp-Driven Saturation & Screaming Slide Guitar • Revised Edition (2026)

[Key: A Major] [Tempo: 108 BPM] [Genre: Heavy Mid-Tempo Hard Rock Anthem, Stomping Classic Rock, Stadium Blues-Rock] [Intro: Slow, booming, unaccompanied acoustic drum intro with heavy kick drum and cavernous snare hits] [Instrument: Thick, swaggering, mid-tempo bass guitar groove enters and locks into a heavy, hypnotic pocket before any vocals] [Instrument: Crunching, overdriven electric slide guitar slices in over a heavy, deliberate A Major, E Major, C Major, F Major progression] [Verse 1: Commanding male rock frontman vocal, raw, deliberate, and defiant attitude, front and center over the heavy, locked-in bass and drum stomp] I been on the road since way back when Played a lotta halls with my oldest friends A slide guitar, a killer beat I play real LOUD when I turn up the heat! [Pre-Chorus: Building heavy tension, chugging rhythm guitars] And it's rough and it's ready It's a real rock steady And when it goes, it goes, ah don't wanna stop Keep on pushin' till ya reach the top! [Instrumental Hook: Heavy mid-tempo bass groove and wailing electric slide guitar riff] [Verse 2: Steady, stomping bass and drum groove, urgent and commanding lead vocal] People everywhere lookin' for a break They got a lot more hassle than they can take They just wanna rock, they just wanna cruise They wanna shake their way out of their blues! [Verse 3: Bass guitar thumping deep in the pocket, guitars swelling with theatrical tension] They look around for somethin' to do They know it all comes down to you It's rough and ready Yeah, real rock steady And when it goes, it goes, it don't wanna stop Gotta keep on pushin' till ya reach the top! [Chorus: Maximum theatrical drama, slower stomping halftime feel, dramatic dead-stop silences punctuated by massive crashing A-major power chords] Yeah, it's rough and it's ready! [Instrument: Sudden complete band halt, one beat of dead silence, then a colossal, sustained, deafening A-major guitar chord and cymbal crash] It's a real rock steady! [Instrument: Sudden complete band halt, one beat of dead silence, then a colossal, sustained, deafening A-major guitar chord and cymbal crash] [Instrument: Full heavy bass and drum groove slams back in] And when it goes, it goes, ain't never gonna stop Ya gotta keep on pushin', yeah Till ya reach the top! [Guitar Solo: Slow, bending, screaming electric slide guitar solo dripping with attitude over the heavy, stomping bass and drum pocket] [Verse 4: Locked-in live band swagger, commanding frontman vocal] The kids all dance when they hear the sound Rough and ready and heaven bound And when it goes, it goes, don't wanna stop Gonna keep on pushin' till ya reach the top! [Chorus: Maximum theatrical drama, dead-stop silences and huge crashing A-major chord blasts] Yeah, it's rough and it's ready! [Instrument: Sudden complete band halt, one beat of dead silence, then a colossal, sustained, deafening A-major guitar chord and cymbal crash] It's a real rock steady! [Instrument: Sudden complete band halt, one beat of dead silence, then a colossal, sustained, deafening A-major guitar chord and cymbal crash] [Instrument: Full heavy bass and drum groove slams back in] And when it goes, it goes, ain't never gonna stop Ya gotta keep on pushin', yeah Till ya reach the top! [Outro: Heavy, swaggering mid-tempo bassline and booming drums locked into a relentless stomp, wailing slide guitar licks] [Vocals: Commanding, defiant rock vocal] Rough and ready! [Instrument: Colossal A-major guitar chord blast] Real rock steady! [Instrument: Colossal A-major guitar chord blast] Keep on pushin'! [Instrument: Heavy feedback-soaked A-major guitar chords and deep bass groove slowly fade out] [Fade Out] © 2026 Trevor Swistchew and The Shady River Bard. All rights reserved.

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Thunder in the Wires

The Cosmic Landlord (Trevor's Blues)

The Old Story Shines

The Old Story Shines (Classic Rock)

The Cause Is Just

Rise and Walk Free

Rise and Walk Free (Old School Punk)

It Never Was A Union

No One Owns Scotland

No One Owns Scotland (Post-Punk)

Warlords in Wigs

Power of Scotland

ROCK REVOLUTION

Rough And Ready

YOU NEVER TOO OLD TO ROCK N ROLL

This Is It

IRON IN MY HEART

Masters of Rock

Masters of Rock

WE ARE STILL HERE

The Watcher Awakes

Constitutional Abuse

Old Men's Lies

The Reckoning

Waterman Blues

The Machinery

Brown Rice N Lentil Rag

The People v. Humpty Dumpty

Yours for Scotland, Iain (Edit)

John Maclean of Scotland

Sleeping or Awake

The Hammer on the Clyde

Blond Guy In The White House

Old Flub Jack's Awakening

Old Flub Jack's Awakening

Old Flub Jack's Con (Enjoy The Show)

Old Flub Jack's Con

Gather the Wood

The Final Take

Start Spreading The News

Unleash the Devil

J & J's Wee Verse

Smoky Mountain Songbird

A Ballad for Dolly

The Heart of the World (abbr)

God Ain't No Red Hat

The Heart of the World

White House Blues

Held in Light

AI Blues

Confrontation Blues

Dust in My Hand Blues

Scotland Free Or A Desert

The Shit Song (For The Lords Elect)

Occupied Land

The Unfucking

An Explanation of the Universe

The Canine State

Fifty Years of Dust

The Same Old Smell

The Shield, The Excuse, and The Betrayal

Eat As Thou Wilt

Leaders Who Fucked the World

The Scotland Channel (Informing Scotland Honestly)

When Exactly Is the Time?

One Yoke To The Next

The Blood Upon the Heather

Free Election Blues

No More Waste

Dust in My Hand Blues

God's Blues

Question Everything

Win The Nation

One Pound Down

We Can Do Better

The Lord Is My Cashline