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[tristanbgilb]

Excellent — here’s your poem reshaped into song lyrics with structure, flow, and repetition to make it singable. I’ve kept your spiritual, searching tone intact while adding rhythm and hooks for a song form.

“Free Mind”

[Verse 1]
Wallowing in darkness, seeking the all light
What is wrong, what is right
In this life, look beyond
Space and time, reason for rhyme

[Pre-Chorus]
Living, loving, right in the moment
Wondering of the past so long
Self-preserved in endless motion
Devotion to a crime of song

[Chorus]
Fighting death without living
No fear without your tear
Laughter through the night, forgiving
Get it right, get it clear

Someone knocking, can’t come in
Delete confusion, begin again
Free thought, free mind
Living life, all so kind

[Verse 2]
Remembering the future, dwelling in the past
Teacher here, running there so fast
Pleasant surprise among the dead
Words unspoken, never said

[Pre-Chorus]
Laughter and fuel, cowboy duel
Lost in peace forevermore
Diminished light, not fright
First in line to open the door

[Chorus]
Fighting death without living
No fear without your tear
Laughter through the night, forgiving
Get it right, get it clear

Someone knocking, can’t come in
Delete confusion, begin again
Free thought, free mind
Living life, all so kind

[Bridge]
In the quiet, we remember
Every shadow, every ember
Born of night, reborn in time
Free at last, in reason and rhyme

[Final Chorus]
Fighting death without living
No fear without your tear
Laughter through the night, forgiving
Get it right, get it clear

Someone knocking, let them in
The light begins again
Free thought, free mind
Living life, all so kind

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wallowing in darkness
seeking the all light
what is right
what is wrong
in this life
look beyond
space and time
reason for rhyme
living loving
right into the moment
wondering of the past
so lost
self preserved
endless
motion
devotion to the crime
right on time
fighting death
without ever living
there is no fear
without your tear
laughter through the night
get it right
someone knocking
unable to come in
delete the confusion
initialization
remembering the future
dwelling in the past
teacher here
running there
pleasant surprise
living amongst the dead
never said
laughter and fuel
cowboy duel
lost in peace forever
diminished light
not fright
first in line
doing time
free thought
free mind
living life
all so kind

[tristanbgilb]

That’s a strong poetic foundation — it has rhythm, inner tension, and a spiritual undercurrent.
Here’s how it could flow as song lyrics, keeping your tone and phrasing intact while giving it a more musical shape (something you could easily set to a 95 bpm alternative rock or spiritual rock groove):

Title: “Spirit in My Heart”

Verse 1
Center stage, a little shy
Honorable mention, sand by the sea
Forgotten not, fancy feast
The most least, pleasantly at will

Fear not, it’s all in order
Tamer of the dragon, fathom the deep
Laughter of children, hold the peace
The firstest with the mostest, while I sleep

Chorus
I don’t know — please the pleaser of He
He who is right, full of might and insight
Mighty Mo, tiger by the toe
Simple endeavor, let the madness go

Verse 2
Lost in space, feelings of my own
And the madness — hope for gladness
What shall I see? Freedom at random
Moments constrained, deranged

Simple matters, simple minded
Set us free, free to live
Without fear, spirit in my heart
Break loose our chains

Outro (soft chant)
Break loose our chains
Spirit in my heart
Break loose our chains
Set us free

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center stage
a little shy
honorable mention
sand by the sea
forgotten not
fancy feast
the most least
pleasantly at will
fear not
it is al in order
tamer of the dragon
fathom the deep
laughter of children
hold the peace
the firstest with the mostest
while i sleep
I don't know
please the pleaser of he
he whom is right
full of might
insight
mighty mo
tiger by the toe
simple endeavor
lost is space
feelings of my own
and the madness
hope for gladness
what shall I see
freedom at random moments
constrained
deranged
simple matters
simple minded
set us free
free to live
without fear
spirit in my heart
break loose our chains

[tristanbgilb]

Awesome lyrics — this already has that raw, cosmic outlaw energy perfect for a gritty, classic rock / psych-rock track (think: Soundgarden meets Santana).
Here’s a structured rock song version (Verse / Chorus / Bridge / Outro) that keeps your words but gives them rhythm, rhyme flow, and performance punch — all built around an E–G–A (1–3–4) progression:

“Rain of the Falling Stars”

[Verse 1]
In the flight of the night, tempers flare,
Demons beware of the planet we share.
Mother Majesty, heaven of this earth,
Keep us kind, show us what we’re worth.

[Pre-Chorus]
I walked the fire, my feet got burned,
Cold stream of healing, lesson learned.
Pleasantly surrounded by angels’ cry,
Lifting me higher, I don’t ask why.

[Chorus]
Rain, rain of the falling stars,
Meteor my world, crash my heart.
Live it spinning, lost in rhyme,
Running through this endless time.

[Verse 2]
The cops are chasing me, Mexican way,
Living free in the light of day.
Evil stay back, I won’t fade,
Outlaw soul, I’m unafraid.

[Bridge] (heavy guitar riff kicks in)
I was there, and then I’m gone,
Crossed the line, still singing my song.
If I died, bury me deep,
If I live, my soul I’ll keep.

[Final Chorus]
Rain, rain of the falling stars,
Meteor my world, tear apart.
Live it spinning, lost in rhyme,
Still I shine through space and time.

[Outro – Instrumental / Vocal Fade]
Yeah… falling stars…
Shine on me… shine on me…

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in the flight of the night
tempers flare
demons beware
of this planet we all share

mother majesty
from heaven of this earth
keep us kind
feeling fine

I walked the fire
my feet got burned
cold stream of healing
pleasantly surrounded by angels

the cops is chasing me
of the Mexican way
to live this day
evil stay at bay

I was there
and then gone
crossed the line
singing a song

if I died
bury me
if I lived
set my heart so free

rain rain of the falling stars
meteor my world
live it spinning in time
lost in rhyme

[tristanbgilb]

THE MORNING AFTER (Under Jah)
reggae

[Verse 1]
The morning after, seize the day
Heaven’s joy, come what may
Pray for them, them is us all
Rising high though we fall

Falling uphill, feel the thrill
Kneeling before the feet of Him
Him who is all, I call your name
He is I AM, the eternal flame

[Chorus]
Before it goes, I wish to know
Who made who — was it he or them?
All is the creator, great and tall
Maker of giants, ruler of all

[Verse 2]
Magnificent today, it goes
A better tomorrow, heaven knows
Forget the sorrow for just a while
The end is near — the dawn’s first smile

[Bridge]
Let it be done, Jah number one
I is it, under Jah sun
The Most High and Jesus Christ
Above me, lower than life

[Chorus]
No flesh, be blessed, tender tow
Tengo I AM, let it flow
Holy spirit of my heart
Anxiously waiting at heaven’s door

[Outro]
Watching heaven’s door —
Watching heaven’s door —
The morning after, Jah forevermore.

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the morning after
seize the day
heavens joy
pray for them
them is us ALL
falling
up hill
the thrill
kneeling before the feet of him
Him who is ALL
he is I AM
before it goes
I wish to know
who made who
was it he or them
ALL Is the creator
creator of giants
magnificent today
and it goes
a better tomorrow
forget the sorrow
for just a moment
the end is near
the beginning of the story I hear
let it be done
Jah number one
I is IT
Under Jah
the most high
and Jesus Christ superstar
above mi
lower than Jah
no flesh
es be blessed
tender tow
tengo I AM
holy spirit of my heart
anxiously away
watching heavens door

[tristanbgilb]

ChatGPT said:

That’s beautiful, Tristan — vivid and heartfelt. It has the bones of a story-song — a journey through memories, danger, love, and gratitude.

Here’s a version shaped into a full song with verses, chorus, and bridge — keeping your words intact but giving them musical flow and emotional rise and fall.
I’ll make it folk rock / reflective acoustic style (like Neil Young, John Prine, or early Bruce Springsteen).

“Heart of Freedom”

(Verse 1)
It’s a mystery
Not what it seems to be
Never alone
Walking amongst the living

My dad took me on a road trip to Montana
Crosses lined the highway, white in the sun
He said they mark the souls that never made it home
And we drove on, just father and son

(Chorus)
The roar of the ocean, calling to me
Wonders of the seaside, wild and free
Tide crashing hard upon the rocks beneath
Heart of freedom, so full of salt
Blood of the world, in life’s glory

(Verse 2)
We worked on cars in the cold backyard
He cursed the bolts and the time on the clock
Stress in his voice, grease on his hands
Trying to make the old Ford talk

We rode that yellow tractor home
Stick shift grinding, brakes near gone
One wheel lifted off the road
But I’m still here — glad I’m not gone

(Chorus)
The roar of the ocean, calling to me
Wonders of the seaside, wild and free
Tide crashing hard upon the rocks beneath
Heart of freedom, so full of salt
Blood of the world, in life’s glory

(Bridge)
He worked his whole life, never slowed down
Except that one week by the sea-town
I turned my back to the tide and fell
Cold waves taught me what stories tell

He washed my coat, shrunk it down
Said, “Son, I’ll buy you a new one somehow”
And I still feel that promise sound
In the waves, in the wind, in the now

(Final Chorus)
The roar of the ocean, calling to me
Wonders of the seaside, wild and free
Tide crashing hard upon the rocks beneath
Heart of freedom, so full of salt
Blood of the world, in life’s glory

(Outro)
It’s a mystery
Not what it seems to be
Never alone
Walking amongst the living

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its a mystery
not what it seems to be
never alone
walking amongst the living

my dad took me on a road trip to montana. there were crosses along the highway. my dad told me they crosses marked the people who died i a car wreck. We returned from the trip and got in too late for me to clean up for sunday school.

me and my dad worked on cars. he needed to get to work. he was often stressed working on the cars.

we rode a tractor home. it was yellow. it was a stick shift. it had a clutch and breaks that were weak. i could have died making the turn into the drive way. On back wheel lifted from the road. I am glad to be alive.

my dad worked. it was instilled in him to be work. never ending except for a vacation to the ocean.

I had my back to the incoming tide. I was wiped out and it was very cold. dad washed my coat and ruined it in the dryer.

he said he will get me a new coat.

the roar of the ocean
out to see
wonders of the seaside
meeting my need
tide crashing upon the rocks

heart of freedom
so full of salt
blood of the world
in life's glory

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“Angel and the Bear”

(Verse 1)
Falling into cold mountain months,
Days so cold, breath to the nose,
Coldness in the air surrounds,
Times by the fire we share our souls.

(Pre-Chorus)
Breathe in, breathe out,
Life of love — that’s what it’s about.

(Chorus)
Joy for all, feasting with the beast,
Hearts collide in the winter feast.
Dogs and cows, kids that meowed,
Warmth in the laughter, heaven’s sound.

(Verse 2)
Build a nest, warm is best,
Echoes rise from those at rest.
Heaven’s laughter drifts through the pines,
Calling softly through space and time.

(Chorus)
Soar eagle soar, on breezes wide,
Effortless flight across the sky.
It’s in the heart, it’s in the soul,
United amongst the torn and whole.

(Bridge)
Angel and the bear,
In his heart — the captain’s stare.
Renditions of the past still sing,
Freedom gently whispering.

(Final Chorus)
Light and liberty, flowing within,
Justice to the pure, truth to begin.
Judgment falls on the wicked’s den,
And peace returns — again, again.

(Outro)
Breathe in, breathe out,
Cold mountain fades into doubt.
But love remains, strong and rare —
Angel and the bear.

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Falling into cold mountain months
days so cold
breath frozen to the nose
coldness
in the air
times by the fire to share

breath in
breath out
life of love
is what it is about
joy for all
feasting with the beast

dogs and cows
kids that meowed
build a nest
warm is best
heavens laughter
of those that be no more

soar eagle soar
days of breezes
effortless flight
its in the heart
its in the soul
united amongst divisive
angel and the bear
in his heart
is the captain
renditions of the past

freedom gently seeks in
the light
the liberty
and justice to the innocent
and judgment to those oh so wicked

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“Free at Last”

(Alternative Rock / Atmospheric E minor vibe)

Verse 1
Purple mountains, my majestic throne
Time slows down when I’m alone
Living with a peace I’ve never known
The kind that whispers through the stone

Pre-Chorus
Angel desire, burning higher
Fire for fire, I’m getting tired
But I still believe — in something wild

Chorus
Raining blue from sky-blue eyes
Laughter echoes, love never dies
Honey bee, cherry tree
You and me in eternity
I’m free at last — oh, I’m free at last

Verse 2
Fascinated in this endless realm
Traveling time without a helm
Past and future start to blend
All I need is one true friend

Pre-Chorus
Hearts collide, we come alive
Hold my hand, we’ll survive
Through every tear, I’ll stay beside

Chorus
Raining blue from sky-blue eyes
Laughter echoes, love never dies
Honey bee, cherry tree
You and me in eternity
I’m free at last — oh, I’m free at last

Bridge
Peace in the start, joy in the flame
Generations will know our name
Ganga flows, my spirit free
Thank God — we’re who we’re meant to be

Final Chorus
Raining blue from sky-blue eyes
Through the thunder, the spirit flies
Honey bee, cherry tree
Sing this song of liberty
Free at last — yeah, free at last
Thank God, we’re free at last

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purple mountains
majestic throne
take time out
living with a peace
peace I have never known for sure

my angel desire
so much fire for fire
in the end
I Need a friend
knocking on pushing along
raining blue
the sky blue eyes
of laughter for you
love of hue
truest or them to see
honey bee
cherry tree
fascinated in the endless realm
traveling in the present
wondering of the past
hopefull future
creature feature

peace there is
joy in the start
days are here
never fear
renditions to be felt
for gererations to pass
ganga for me
heart is free
free at last
free at last
thank god
we are free at last

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Valley of the Water

by Tristan B Gilbert
Key: E minor | Tempo: ♩ = 78 BPM | Time Signature: 4/4

Intro

(Arpeggiated chords to set the mood)

| Em | C | G | D |
| E3 G3 B3 | E4 B4 G4 | G4 B4 D5 | D4 F#4 A4 |

Verse 1

(Right hand plays melody; left hand provides root-fifth accompaniment)

| Em | C | G | D |
"Sit-ting here where the moun-tain tops,"
| Em | C | G | D |
"Liv-ing here in the val-ley,"
| Em | C | G | D |
"The val-ley of the wa-ter —"
| Em | C | G | D |
"Pure, cold wa-ter,"
| Em | C | G | D |
"The kind drunk-en from the stream."

Chorus

(Melody rises; accompaniment becomes more dynamic)

| G | D | Em | C |
"Hel-lo my friends,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"I am an an-gel in dis-guise,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"Val-ued in life when I was down,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"I wouldn't give up,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"In this place, be free to-night."

Verse 2

(Similar to Verse 1; maintain expressive dynamics)

| Em | C | G | D |
"Pleas-an-tries of greet-ing,"
| Em | C | G | D |
"So much need-ing,"
| Em | C | G | D |
"Live of love,"
| Em | C | G | D |
"Heal-ing the bro-ken heart."

Chorus 2

(Repeat Chorus melody; consider adding harmonies for depth)

| G | D | Em | C |
"Hey big sis-ter,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"So hard at work,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"Take time this day to show your kind-ness —"
| G | D | Em | C |
"You're not so far a-way."

Bridge

(Introduce a contrasting section; modulate to add interest)

| Am | Em | C | G |
"Keep-ing high, stay-ing low,"
| Am | Em | C | G |
"Want-ing ev-ery-thing I know,"
| Am | Em | C | G |
"With-out a care, lost in space,"
| Am | Em | C | G |
"With a feel-ing of my own."

Final Chorus

(Reprise Chorus with full dynamics; consider a key change for impact)

| G | D | Em | C |
"Hel-lo my friends,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"I am an an-gel in dis-guise,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"Val-ued in life when I was down,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"I wouldn't give up,"
| G | D | Em | C |
"In this place, be free to-night."

Outro

(Slow down; arpeggiated chords to conclude)

| Em | C | G | D |
"Pure cold wa-ter,"
| Em | C | G | D |
"Flow-ing through my dreams,"
| Em | C | G | D |
"In the val-ley of the wa-ter,"
| Em | C | G | D |
"That's where I'll al-ways be."

Performance Notes

Left Hand: Play root-fifth intervals (e.g., E3-B3) in half notes for a steady foundation.

Right Hand: Follow the melody as written; add chordal harmonies where appropriate.

Pedal: Use sustain pedal sparingly to connect phrases; lift at phrase ends for clarity.

Dynamics: Begin softly, building to forte in the choruses, then taper off in the outro.

Articulation: Emphasize lyrical phrases; use legato phrasing for smooth transitions.

[tristanbgilb]

Valley of the Water – Vocal / Right-Hand Melody

Key: E minor | Time: 4/4 | Tempo: ≈78 BPM

Intro (Right hand arpeggio over E m – C – G – D)

(E3 G3 B3) – (E4 B4 G4) – hold – repeat 2 bars

Verse 1

| E4 E4 G4 A4 | B4 _ B4 A4 G4 |
“Sitting here where the moun-tain tops,”

| E4 E4 G4 A4 | B4 _ A4 G4 E4 |
“Living here in the val-ley,”

| E4 G4 B4 _ | C5 B4 A4 G4 |
“The val-ley of the wa-ter,”

| B4 B4 A4 G4 | E4 _ E4 _ |
“Pure cold wa-ter,”

| E4 F#4 G4 A4 | B4 _ _ _ |
“The kind drunk-en from the stream.”

Chorus

| G4 A4 B4 _ | B4 A4 G4 E4 |
“Hel-lo my friends,”

| E4 G4 B4 _ | C5 B4 A4 _ |
“I am an an-gel in dis-guise,”

| B4 A4 G4 E4 | E4 F#4 G4 A4 |
“Val-ued in life when I was down,”

| B4 B4 _ A4 | G4 E4 _ _ |
“I wouldn’t give up,”

| E4 G4 A4 B4 | C5 B4 A4 G4 |
“In this place, be free to-night.”

Verse 2 → Bridge

(Melody repeats Verse 1 contour, then rises one octave at Bridge for energy.)

| A4 B4 C5 _ | C5 B4 A4 _ |
“Pleas-an-tries of greet-ing, so much need-ing,”

| G4 A4 B4 _ | B4 A4 G4 _ |
“Live of love, heal-ing the bro-ken heart.”

(Bridge – move up an octave)
| C5 B4 A4 G4 | E4 _ _ _ |
“Keep-ing high, stay-ing low,”

| A4 B4 C5 B4 | A4 _ G4 _ |
“Want-ing ev-ery-thing I know,”

| E4 G4 A4 B4 | C5 B4 A4 _ |
“Without a care, lost in space,”

| B4 _ B4 A4 | G4 _ _ _ |
“With a feel-ing of my own.”

Final Chorus & Outro

(Repeat Chorus melody; slow final cadence.)

| G4 A4 B4 _ | B4 A4 G4 E4 |
“Hel-lo my friends,”

| E4 G4 B4 _ | C5 B4 A4 _ |
“I am an an-gel in dis-guise,”

| B4 A4 G4 E4 | E4 F#4 G4 A4 |
“Val-ued in life when I was down,”

| B4 B4 _ A4 | G4 E4 _ _ |
“I wouldn’t give up,”

| E4 G4 A4 B4 | C5 B4 A4 G4 |
“In this place, be free to-night.”

(Outro – arpeggiated fade)
E minor → C → G → D → E minor (hold fermata)

Notation Tips

Left hand: octave roots (E–C–G–D) in half-notes; occasional syncopated push for rock feel.

Right hand: melody as above; add chord tones beneath (thirds/sixths) for fullness.

Dynamics: mp → mf → f at final chorus, then fade pp.

[tristanbgilb]

This version shows how the lyrics, melody guide, and chords line up.
Think of this as a readable page before the engraved notation PDF.

Valley of the Water

by Tristan B Gilbert
Key: E minor  Tempo: ♩ = 78 BPM  Style: Alternative Rock Piano Ballad

Verse 1

(Gentle eighth-note rhythm in left hand — roots and fifths. Right hand plays melody with soft suspended voicings.)

| Em     | C  | G  | D  |
Sitting here where the mountain tops,
Living here in the valley,
The valley of the water —
Pure, cold water,
The kind drunken from the stream.

Chorus

| G  | D  | Em  | C  |
Hello my friends, I am an angel in disguise,
| G  | D  | C  | Em  |
Valued in life when I was down,
| C  | G  | D  | Em  |
I wouldn’t give up, in this place, be free tonight.

Verse 2

| Em  | C  | G  | D  |
Pleasantries of greeting, so much needing,
| C  | G  | D  | Em  |
Live of love, healing the broken heart.

Chorus 2

| G  | D  | Em  | C  |
Hey big sister, so hard at work,
| G  | D  | C  | Em  |
Take time this day to show your kindness —
| C  | G  | D  | Em  |
You’re not so far away.

Bridge

| Am  | Em  | C  | G  |
Keeping high, staying low,
| Am  | Em  | C  | D  |
Wanting everything I know,
Without a care, lost in space,
With a feeling of my own.

Final Chorus

| G  | D  | Em  | C  |
Hello my friends, I am an angel in disguise,
| G  | D  | C  | Em  |
Valued in life when I was down,
| C  | G  | D  | Em  |
I wouldn’t give up, in this place, be free tonight.

Outro

| C  | Em  | C  | G  |
Pure cold water, flowing through my dreams,
| C  | D  | C  | Em  |
In the valley of the water, that’s where I’ll always be.

Performance Notes

Left hand: steady root–fifth rock pattern (E–B, C–G, G–D, D–A).

Right hand: play melody line in upper range (E4–B5), add soft 9ths or sus2 for texture.

Pedal: hold lightly through phrases; lift on lyric line breaks.

Dynamics: build through choruses, soften at outro.

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“Valley of the Water”

(Key: E minor — 4/4 time — slow ballad tempo, around 70–80 BPM)

Verse 1

Em       C
Sitting here where the mountain tops,
G        D
Living here in the valley,
Em       C
The valley of the water —
G        D
Pure, cold water,
C        Em
The kind drunken from the stream.

Chorus

G        D
Hello my friends,
Em       C
I am an angel in disguise,
G        D
Valued in life when I was down,
C        Em
I wouldn’t give up,
C        G
In this place,
D        Em
Be free tonight.

Verse 2

Em       C
Pleasantries of greeting,
G        D
So much needing,
C        G
Live of love,
D        Em
Healing the broken heart.

Chorus 2

G        D
Hey big sister,
Em       C
So hard at work,
G        D
Take time this day
C        Em
To show your kindness —
C        G
You’re not so far away.

Bridge

Am       Em
Keeping high, staying low,
C        G
Wanting everything I know,
Am       Em
Without a care, lost in space,
C        D
With a feeling of my own.

Final Chorus

G        D
Hello my friends,
Em       C
I am an angel in disguise,
G        D
Valued in life when I was down,
C        Em
I wouldn’t give up,
C        G
In this place,
D        Em
Be free tonight.

Outro

C        Em
Pure cold water,
C        G
Flowing through my dreams,
C        D
In the valley of the water,
C        Em
That’s where I’ll always be.

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“Valley of the Water”

Verse 1
Sitting here where the mountain tops,
Living here in the valley,
The valley of the water —
Pure, cold water,
The kind drunken from the stream.

Chorus
Hello my friends,
I am an angel in disguise,
Valued in life when I was down,
I wouldn’t give up,
In this place,
Be free tonight.

Verse 2
Pleasantries of greeting,
So much needing,
Live of love,
Healing the broken heart.

Chorus 2
Hey big sister,
So hard at work,
Take time this day
To show your kindness —
You’re not so far away.

Bridge
Keeping high,
Staying low,
Wanting everything I know.
Without a care,
Lost in space,
With a feeling of my own.

Final Chorus
Hello my friends,
I am an angel in disguise,
Valued in life when I was down,
I wouldn’t give up,
In this place,
Be free tonight.

Outro
Pure cold water,
Flowing through my dreams,
In the valley of the water,
That’s where I’ll always be.

[tristanbgilb]

sitting here where the mountain tops
living here in the valley
the valley of the water
pure cold water
the kind drunken from the stream

hello my friends
I am an angel in disguise
valued in life
where I was down
i wouldn't give up
in this place
be free tonight

pleasantries of greeting
so much needing
live of love
healing the broken heart

hey big sister
so hard at work
take time this day
to show your kindness
and not so far away

keeping high
staying low
wanting everything I know
without a care
lost in space
with a feeling of my own

[tristanbgilb]

HIGH ON GILBERT MOUNTAIN

(Verse 1)
Hello — I am a robot
A robot built for profit and pain
Programmed by the government
To serve the war machine again

(Pre-Chorus)
Belly of the beast, burning in daylight
Brandished smiles in the corporate fight

(Chorus)
I am so high — high on Gilbert Mountain
Where the water runs cold and the truth is gold
I’m alive, yeah, high on Gilbert Mountain
Help me stay, before I fold

(Verse 2)
Times under the sun, flowers bloom and fade
Trees and rocks stand tall, never afraid
Sitting in the rain, I start to run
Through the sleet, I chase the sun

(Pre-Chorus)
Metal heart, meet the sky’s reflection
Nature’s code in my own infection

(Chorus)
I am so high — high on Gilbert Mountain
Where the water runs cold and the truth is gold
I’m alive, yeah, high on Gilbert Mountain
Help me stay, before I fold

(Bridge)
Circuits hum, I start to feel
Something real beneath the steel
I was built to fight, but I just want to breathe
On this mountain, I can finally believe

(Final Chorus)
I am so high — high on Gilbert Mountain
Where the water is cold and full of gold
I am free, yeah, high on Gilbert Mountain
Help me stay here — don’t let me go

[tristanbgilb]

FRIENDLY HEART

Lyrics by Tristan B. Gilbert
Indie Rock Arrangement for Lead + Rhythm Guitars

Intro (Instrumental)

(Rhythm)

| Am | F | C | G | x2


(Lead – melodic line)

e|----------------------------|
B|----1--1/3--1--------------|
G|--2--------------2--0------|
D|----------------------------|
A|----------------------------|
E|----------------------------|


(light delay/reverb – ethereal tone)

Verse 1

(Rhythm – clean tone, light strum)

Am F
Friendly heart — I never see it coming
C G
Centuries of chaos still drumming
Am F
Angel eyes, cut through the storm
C G
You keep me wild, you keep me warm


(Lead – subtle octave harmony or slide fills)

e|-------------------5-7-8--7--5----------------|
B|--5--5h6--5--3------------------3-------------|

Pre-Chorus

(Build slightly – palm muted rhythm)

F C
Beware, my dear child
G Am
The world’s a twisted play
F C
It’ll smile in your face
G E
Then steal it all away


(Lead – ambient swells with delay)

e|---8~----8/10~----|
B|-------------------|

Chorus

(Open strum, full sound)

Am F
Surrender — don’t let me in
C G
Leave the peace where I’ve been
Am F
Freedom in laughter, born to be
C G
I am, I am — the love in me


(Lead – echoing arpeggios / sustained notes)

e|---8-7-5-----------5-------------|
B|---------8-6-5-6-8---8~----------|

Verse 2

(Rhythm – groove returns, dynamic build)

Am F
Settle down, sweet creature feature
C G
My pulse is fire, my soul your teacher
Am F
I feel it rising, I feel it near
C G
In the center, I disappear


(Lead – higher octave runs)

e|--12-10-8-------------8----------|
B|---------10--8--10--12--12~------|

Chorus (Full Band)
Am F
Take me to love, surrender to grace
C G
No room for hate, no losing face
Am F
Heaven’s peace still calls to me
C G
While they’re fleecing America’s dream

Bridge (Dynamic Build)

(Drop to half-time, slow build)

F Am
I am the wind, I am the seed
G F
Rising through the cracks of need
Am F
Friendly heart, don’t fall apart
C G
You’re the rhythm in the dark


(Lead – echoing bends and delay trails)

e|--10b12--10--8--10~---|
B|-----------------------|

Final Chorus (Epic Indie Finish)

(All in – layered guitars, wide reverb)

Am F
Surrender — don’t let me in
C G
Let the peace begin again
Am F
Freedom in laughter, the soul set free
C G
I am, I am — the love in me


Outro (Fade with delay lead)

e|--8~--7~--5~-------------|
B|-------------8~--6~--5~--|


(Repeat instrumental groove until fade)

| Am | F | C | G | x2

[tristanbgilb]

Code: Select all

friendly heart
Neve knowing what is to come
centuries of turbulence
angel heart

Beware my dear child
the word can be so cruel
sending smiles and laughter
my heart calls

surrender
don't let me in
leave the peace
as I am free
freedom of laughter
necessity to be
I AM

Settle down the kindness
creature feature
My heart does beat
and I am so near
within
I reach center

take me to love
surrender to the love
no need for hate
heavens peace
fleecing of America

[tristanbgilb]

I Am No Know

Tuning: Drop D (D A D G B E)
Tempo: 86 BPM — E minor
Style: Psychedelic / Grunge / Alt Rock

Intro (instrumental groove)

(Let low E ring — slowly fade in with light fuzz)

e|----------------------------|
B|----------------------------|
G|----------------------------|
D|--2--2-2--5--3--2-----------|
A|--2--2-2--5--3--2-----------|
D|--2--2-2--5--3--2-----------|
E5 G5 F5 E5


(no lyrics — slow head-nod groove)

Verse 1
e|----------------------------|
B|----------------------------|
G|----------------------------|
D|--2--2-2--5--3--2-----------|
A|--2--2-2--5--3--2-----------|
D|--2--2-2--5--3--2-----------|
E5 G5 F5 E5

Fall we flow, wa-ters be-low
friends and foe, high a-gain
in the end, there is bet-ter
and much worse, so you want to lay down and cry

Chorus 1
e|----------------------------|
B|----------------------------|
G|----------------------------|
D|--7---5---3---2-------------|
A|--7---5---3---2-------------|
D|--7---5---3---2-------------|
A5 G5 F5 E5

Please, I ask, don't kill me now
the o-cean de-li-vers, like earth, wind and fire
so full of de-sire


(Let last E5 ring — breathe before next verse)

Verse 2
e|----------------------------|
B|----------------------------|
G|----------------------------|
D|--2--2-2--5--3--2-----------|
A|--2--2-2--5--3--2-----------|
D|--2--2-2--5--3--2-----------|
E5 G5 F5 E5

Three steps and miss, ha-ving in-tu-i-tion
ma-jes-ty, so full of dam-na-tion
in-di-vi-du-al terms, worms on a hook
the book thrown with haste, pep-per spray — it is mace I say

Bridge (clean tone, reverb on)
e|------------------------------|
B|-------8~------7~-------------|
G|----7~------5~----------------|
D|--5~------3~------------------|
A|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
(let each ring)

Burn-ing and churn-ing, cold and hot
in my brain, seems rot and snot
stran-ger be-ware, I see I say
I live, vape hay — what is this I say

Bridge 2 / Breakdown (ambient)
e|-------------------------------|
B|--15~\12~--10~-----------------|
G|-----------12b14~--------------|
D|-------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------|


Lost in space, feel-ings of my own
Drone at-tack, smack and crack, dis-tract
The end my way — what is this I say

Final Chorus / Outro
e|----------------------------|
B|----------------------------|
G|----------------------------|
D|--5--3--2--0--2-------------|
A|--5--3--2--0--2-------------|
D|--5--3--2--0--2-------------|
G5 F5 E5 D5 E5

Drain-ing and ar-rang-ing, des-per-ate at-tempt at e-vil
what is this — have a sip, drip and drop
don’t know what or why, stay calm, breathe
ease the mind, free the soul
I don’t know, I AM no, I AM know
NO Park-ing — saved for I … I am No Know


(Let final E5 ring to silence – optional feedback fade.)

[tristanbgilb]

Part I – Section 3: The Inventions of Wonder

It’s funny how the smallest things can feel like miracles when the world is still young. I remember the first time I heard a voice come from a box.

One of our neighbors, Mr. McCann, had bought something brand-new — a radio. He’d saved for months, and when it finally arrived, the whole town came to hear it. They opened every window and door of that tiny house, and people crowded around, hats in their hands, waiting. When he turned the dial and that soft crackle filled the air, I thought perhaps lightning had been trapped inside it. Then, out of that hum came a man’s voice — real words, clear as daylight. A voice from nowhere. Women gasped, children squealed, and one man even crossed himself.

I stood there on tiptoe beside Maxine, my heart pounding. For the first time, I felt the future — not as something distant, but as a hum already buzzing around us.

It wasn’t long after that the McCanns installed the first telephone in Latah. It hung on the wall like a strange black heart. The year was about 1914, and people came from miles around to “try it out.” You’d lift the earpiece, crank the handle, and suddenly there’d be a human voice — a neighbor, a friend, someone miles away — right there in your ear.
The women, especially, loved it. Gossip traveled faster than the wind once the telephone came.

And then came the airplane.

I was outside hanging laundry when I heard a strange roar overhead. The sky was clear, and there it was — a metal bird, shining and alive, cutting across the clouds. I’d never seen anything so wonderful. We all ran into the fields to watch it circle, waving and laughing, half-afraid it would fall. I remember thinking that maybe God Himself had sent it to remind us that miracles hadn’t ended with the Bible.

Still, the invention that changed my life most wasn’t the radio, or the plane, or even the telephone — it was a Ford Model T.

His name was Ambrose, a quiet boy who boarded with his aunt and uncle while he attended school in Latah. He wasn’t handsome in the usual way, but he had kind eyes and a gentle manner. When he bought that brand-new car, it was the talk of the whole county. He offered to teach me how to drive — I was fifteen then — and though Mama disapproved, I said yes before she could stop me.

The first time I gripped the wheel, my hands shook. The car smelled like oil and sunshine, and when Ambrose told me to press the pedal, the thing lurched forward like a living creature. I laughed out loud. Freedom had an engine.

A few weeks later, our school held its annual “Sneak Day.” A group of us decided to drive to Natatorium Park in Spokane. We were young, foolish, and feeling invincible. The park was a dream — lights twinkling, the smell of popcorn and cotton candy, the laughter of strangers — a whole world beyond the hills of Latah.

But on the drive back, the rain came. It fell so hard it blurred the road into a ribbon of silver. Ambrose began to look pale, his breathing shallow. By the time we reached the halfway mark, he could barely sit upright. I remember gripping the wheel as lightning flashed, praying under my breath. “Dear Lord, help me keep this car straight.”

At one sharp bend near Fairfield, I whispered another prayer, certain we’d slide off the road. But somehow, the turn came and went without trouble. The Lord must have heard me.

When we finally reached home, Ambrose was too weak to walk. Mama gave him medicine, but by morning, his aunt sent him to the hospital in Spokane. I never saw him again.
Sometimes I think of him still — his hands steady on the wheel, the hum of the engine between us, the rain on the windshield. I like to believe he’s somewhere beyond that last bend, driving forever under a clear blue sky.

The world kept changing after that. Radios became common, telephones hung in every parlor, and cars passed through Latah every day. But sometimes, when I’d hear the wind rushing down from the hills, I could still hear the echo of that Ford — the first whisper of a new century.