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1.	Jezebel	Play	Jezebel Written by Darci Monet/Levi Kreis c. 2008 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP) V1: Fiery red hair, beguiling blue stare I saw how she caught your eye Look if you dare, but you should be aware She never lets her victims survive Oooh, she’s a little vixen Better to keep your distance CH1: Baby don’t cha know that woman is a Jezebel One, two, she got you underneath her wicked spell Wake up, pick yourself up and get out alive V2: More complex than the rush of mere sex It’s the soul that she really wants If she chooses you next, you’d better expect There’ll be nothing left of you when she’s done Always the same old story You oughta heed my warning CH2: Baby don’t cha know that woman is a Jezebel One, two, she got you underneath her wicked spell Wake up, pick yourself up and get out alive Baby don’t cha know that woman is a Jezebel Three, four, run before she drags you with her into hell Hear me, don’t cha be Jezebel’s prey tonight BR: Oooh, what a little vixen Better to keep your distance You’ll be wishin’ You had listened (repeat CH2) Lyrics	Jezebel Credits Produced by Steve Gryphon and Darci Monet Pre-production & engineering: Ron Jagger All vocals: Darci Monet Keyboards: Levi Kreis Programming: Steve Gryphon Guitars: Jefferson Rogers and Todd McDearman Bass: Keith Kenyon and Steve Gryphon Drums: Will Denton Info
2.	September	Play	September Written by Darci Monet and Jeff Fedak c. 2008 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/ Scum Alumnus (ASCAP) V1: Come October When this is over I’ll remember A sweet September When the days still warm with summer’s kiss Turned to nights of senseless bliss When my name was music to your ears Another time, another world When I used to be your girl CH: I’ll remember you like you told me to I won’t forget how our souls once met In the cold dawn when I find you gone I’ll remember a sweet September V2: Should’ve known We had no right To let our hearts Take such a flight No right to call the angels down Or to bid them gather round Who were we to dare and touch Divine ‘Cause love is blind and love is deaf Now here we are with nothing left (CH) (Cello Solo) Another time, another place When September slipped away (CH) Outro: I’ll remember you I’ll remember you I’ll remember you I’ll remember… Lyrics	September Credits Produced by Steve Gryphon Vocals: Darci Monet Acoustic piano: Levi Kreis Acoustic guitar: Jeff Fedak Info
3.	Paper Doll	Play	Paper Doll Written by Darci Monet, Debby Holiday and Jeff Fedak c. 2008 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Joshman Music (ASCAP)/Scum Alumnus Music (ASCAP) V1: You thought I’d be Easily enthralled Docile, fragile Like a paper doll You seduced my heart Then you played the part Till I saw through your agenda Did ya really think Stupid little me Wouldn’t catch ya CH: It ain’t no mystery I see you clearly You have underestimated me Thought I would take it Maybe even break but Guess what, this time Not me V2: Followed blindly Missed all the signs I was caught up In your labyrinth of lies Hope ya had your fun Fooling everyone Now the truth has come to call It must be a shock To find you cannot Crush me like a paper doll BR: There is nobody else to blame This is your mistake So shut up and take The pain (CH) Lyrics	Paper Doll Credits Produced by Steve Gryphon All vocals: Darci Monet Guitars: Jeff Fedak and Todd McDearman Bass and programming: Steve Gryphon String arrangement: Darci Monet Info
4.	Smoke and Leather	Play	Smoke and Leather Written by Darci Monet and Levi Kreis c. 2008 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP) V1: Sultry summer night, the juke joint’s jumpin’ They come from all around to hear the boys lay down the groove From across the room I saw you comin’ When you stood behind me, it was hard to keep my cool You triggered my senses And it’s more than I can stand Caught that bittersweet aroma The essence of a man CH: Smoke and leather Damn, you’re a force of nature Pullin’ me to you like gravity Smoke and leather Let me/Can I get a little closer I bet you could give me what I need V2: In the haze and the din, you got all my attention My head began to swim with every minute by your side I got drunk on your scent, a chemical reaction That unexplained juju that can make a woman wild I can feel my composure Crumblin’ apart How can a perfect stranger Do this to my heart (CH) Lyrics	Smoke and Leather Credits Produced by Steve Gryphon and Darci Monet Pre-production & engineering: Ron Jagger Vocals & bgv arrangement: Darci Monet Keyboards: Levi Kreis Guitars: Jefferson Rogers Bass: Keith Kenyon Drums: Will Denton Info
5.	I Should Go	Play	I Should Go Written by: Levi Kreis/Darci Monet c.2005 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI) V1) Here we are Isn't it familiar Haven't had someone to talk to In such a long time And it's strange All we have in common And your company was just the thing I needed tonight Somehow I feel I should apologize Cuz I'm just a little shaken By what's going on inside CH) I should go Before my will gets any weaker And my eyes begin to linger Longer than they should I should go Before I lose my sense of reason And this hour holds more meaning Than it ever could I should go I should go Baby, I should go V2) It's so hard Keeping my composure And pretend I don't see how Your body curves beneath your clothes And your laugh Is pure and unaffected It frightens me to know so well the place I shouldn't go I know I gotta take the noble path Cuz I don't want you to question The intentions that I have (CH) BR) I don't mean to leave you with a trivial excuse And when you call tomorrow, I'll know what to do (CH) Lyrics	I Should Go Credits Produced by Steve Gryphon Vocals: Darci Monet Acoustic piano: Levi Kreis Info

Darci's new CD is soon to be released! Half full-band, full-production pop/rock and half acoustic balladry, this project seamlessly fuses together "Rock Chick Darci" and "Coffeehouse Darci." It's like lunch with Pink, Patty Griffin and Ann Wilson while Aretha Franklin chills at the next table.

Members of Darci's Executive Producers Club are currently receiving the EXCLUSIVE privilege of downloading ALL the songs from Fusion before the official street date. Customers who have pre-ordered will be able to download the tracks on November 15th. You can join the EPC or pre-order the new CD at the Five and Dime page.

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1.	The Rest of You	Play	The Rest of You V1) Don't say a word, don't say a thing Don't say anymore, I can't think I can't, I can't Just wanted you to understand All I was asking was just A chance, one chance I'm trying to simply love you But I can't get through CH) Cuz she got the claim on your heart And I got the broken parts And she got the best of you I get the rest of you V2) I'm not her, she's not me Why is it so hard to see I'm not to blame But nothing I do proves it to you Time and again I must pay for her mistakes I'm dying to simply love you Just let me through (repeat CH) BR) I know you told her that it's over But her ghost keeps coming back And with her breathing over my shoulder How can I compete with that Baby I can't If she got your body and soul Then I've gotta know what's left for me CH2) She got the claim on your heart And I got the broken parts And she got the best of you I get what's left of you What's left of you Left of you c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Lyrics	The Rest of You Credits Words and music by Darci Monet. Produced by Darci Monet. Recorded by Jim Sandefur at Windwalker Studios, Goodlettsville, TN. Guitars - Ric Latina; Bass - Keith Kenyon; Drums - Derek Wolfford. All vocals by Darci Monet. c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Notes A song about struggling to keep a relationship alive when ghosts of the past continue to haunt it. Info	Buy MP3
2.	Alan's Tears	Play	Alan's Tears V1: Heard it said that love can move mountains But I could never get close to him A million miles between his voice and me Not about to let me in And it's the hardest thing To let him bleed But that's the only choice he leaves me CH: I cannot bear his cross I cannot ease his pain I cannot cleanse his soul Or wash away his shame I cannot be his truth Or overcome his fear There isn't any use In crying Alan's tears V2: Blinded by the sins of the father He doesn't know his strength of heart But if he won't believe then I can't make him see I'm not enough to heal those scars So I give up the ghost And I'll let him go No matter how I want to keep hold (CH) (Guitar solo) And it's the hardest thing to watch you bleed And even though inside this kills me (CH2) I know I cannot bear your cross I cannot ease your pain I cannot cleanse your soul Or wash away your shame I cannot be your truth Or overcome your fear There isn't any use I cannot, I will not There's no use c.2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Girl Moe Music (BMI) Lyrics	Alan's Tears Credits Words and music by Darci Monet/Moe Loughran/Keith Kenyon. Produced by Darci Monet. Recorded by Jim Sandefur at Windwalker Studios, Goodlettsville, TN. Guitars - John Zocco and Jefferson Rogers (guitar solo - John Zocco); Bass - Keith Kenyon; Drums - Derek Wolfford. All vocals by Darci Monet. Notes Every woman has her "Alan"...a song about letting go of the man who doesn't want to be "saved". Info	Buy MP3
3.	What The Angels Know	Play	What The Angels Know V1) Childhood, my eyes full of wonder At what life will offer Growin' up, my soul unaffected And overprotected Did what I was taught Learning right from wrong Woman, goodbye adolescence Goodbye innocence I learned how a heart becomes jaded And a soul becomes tainted Still have hope in my sights Lookin' for the keys to life CH) I wanna know why my heart breaks At the memory of a kiss I wanna see where I am goin' Is there ever more than this I wanna read between the lines And hear more than what I'm told I wanna know, I want to know What the angels know Someday I'll lose my luster My days will be numbered Did I make good decisions Accomplish my missions Will I be old and wise Or was I living a lie (CH) The best laid plans may not hold So let the mysteries unfold (CH) c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Lyrics	What The Angels Know Credits Music by Darci Monet/Keith Kenyon, lyrics by Darci Monet. Produced by Darci Monet. Recorded by Jim Sandefur at Windwalker Studios, Goodlettsville, TN. Guitars - John Zocco, Jefferson Rogers and Paul Dott (guitar solo - John Zocco); Bass - Keith Kenyon; Drums - Derek Wolfford. All vocals by Darci Monet. c.2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Notes "Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us." ~Thomas Paine Info	Buy MP3
4.	My Own Road	Play	My Own Road V1) Down this road go I A new world before my eyes With broken feet I'll go And it's so dark tonight But my heart still feels allright I believe I've got the soul God help me I'm afraid To abandon yesterday But I'll have it no other way CH) Freedom I'm finding my way back home Freedom I'm finding my own road V2) I'm not what you think No, you never knew me Didn't think I had the strength But I'm made of tougher stuff The years have proved as much No, my spirit did not break And if I feel lonely here There's a whisper in my ear The end is drawing near (CH) c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Girl Moe Music (BMI) Lyrics	My Own Road Credits Words and music by Darci Monet/Moe Loughran/Keith Kenyon. Produced by Darci Monet. Recorded by Jim Sandefur at Windwalker Studios, Goodlettsville, TN. Guitars - John Zocco and Jefferson Rogers (guitar solo - Jefferson Rogers); Bass - Keith Kenyon; Drums - Derek Wolfford. All vocals by Darci Monet. c.2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Girl Moe Music (BMI) Notes Written during a period in Darci's life when life-altering changes were taking place: "This song started when Keith's (bass player/co-writer) grandfather passed away and he brought me the guitar riff and wanted to write a song about it. The lyric became a metaphor for the difficult journey I was taking through my life at the time and Keith's grandfather was taking to the afterlife." With the help of Moe Loughran's (www.moerocks.com) gift of melody, the result is "My Own Road" and is the title track of Darci's debut CD. Info	Buy MP3
5.	Satisfied	Play	Satisfied V1) Look at you there smilin' like a saint I ain't worried 'bout what you are babe I am worried 'bout what you ain't I don't think you can keep me satisfied Truly satisfied I'm tired of the same low class routine All of these games make a little girl mean Give me somethin' that I can keep Somethin' that can keep me satisfied Truly satisfied Well I don't want your money You don't got to pay my rent I just want somebody Who can be a man outside of bed CH) I need a man who can keep me satsfied Cuz true love is hard to find I want you to make it worth my time Then I'll be truly satisfied V2) Baby have a seat we'll go over the list There's a couple things I think you missed I need more than a fiery kiss Somethin' more to keep me satisfied Truly satisfied I need a man who is strong and sure Loves his woman with a heart that's pure Someone who'll let me be his world These are the things that keep me satisfied Truly satisfied Listen to me honey It's as simple as I said I want you to love me But I'm gonna put you to the test (CH) c. 2001 LilMinx Music (BMI)/ Preshus Child Music (BMI) Lyrics	Satisfied Credits Words and music by Darci Monet/Brandon Harvey/Chris Mitchell. Produced by Darci Monet. Recorded by Jim Sandefur at Windwalker Studios, Goodlettsville, TN. Guitars - John Zocco; Bass - Keith Kenyon; Drums - Derek Wolfford. All vocals by Darci Monet. c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Preshus Child Music (BMI) Notes Every female singer with a big voice has her "diva 'tude" song, and this one's Darci's. Info	Buy MP3
6.	Sunshine	Play	Sunshine V1) I like to drive myself just a little crazy And I like to pity myself when I'm feeling lazy I'm slow to take the blame when all my plans go wrong But if I can point a finger, man it does not take me long Well I'm good at being ugly and bad at being good But I don't know how to change it, I just wish I could CH) When will I find sunshine in the rain Any minute these clouds are gonna break I keep thinking that love is on the way When will I find sunshine in the rain V2) Sometimes I'm much too frightened to even make a start Feels like it's been declared open season on my heart When I decide to close the door, you are not to knock Nothing you do can get you in and no one can break the lock Well I'm tired of being angry and sick of crying too I just want to be happy, what's a girl to do (CH) (guitar solo) I know beggars can't be choosers so I guess I'll just make do Gonna carry this umbrella till the sun comes through (CH2) When will I find sunshine in the rain Any minute these clouds are gonna break I keep thinking that love is here to stay When will I find sunshine in the rain c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Girl Moe Music (BMI) Lyrics	Sunshine Credits Words and music by Darci Monet/Moe Loughran/Keith Kenyon. Produced by Darci Monet. Recorded by Jim Sandefur at Windwalker Studios, Goodlettsville, TN. Guitars - John Zocco and Jefferson Rogers (guitar solo - John Zocco); Bass - Keith Kenyon; Drums - Derek Wolfford. All vocals by Darci Monet. c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Girl Moe Music (BMI) Notes As Keith (bass player/cowriter) said, "This is the happiest-sounding song about depression you'll probably ever hear." Deceptively upbeat in its melody and tempo, the lyrics are a glimpse into something darker. Thus the sunshine and the rain. Info	Buy MP3
7.	Peace	Play	Peace V1) You can't run You can't scream till it goes away You can't sleep it off Morning comes to stare you back in the face Stare you back in the face You can't hide You can't build a wall around your soul You can't hop a train And hope the truth won't follow where it goes Follow you where it goes Run litte boy from what's inside you Run little girl I am right beside you CH) Your destination is peace When you think you're heart is empty But there's still some power left A little bit is plenty Just a little bit It's all you need And your destiny is peace V2) You're a snake Slithering out of hell But your sight is poor It's been so long since you've been to the well Since you've been to the well You're a mouse Burrowing in the wall But the cat is quick And he's sure to find you out no time at all In just no time at all Run little boy from what's inside you Run little girl I am right beside you (CH) c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Lyrics	Peace Credits Words and music by Darci Monet/Chris Mitchell. Produced by Darci Monet. Recorded by Jim Sandefur at Windwalker Studios, Goodlettsville, TN. Guitars - John Zocco and Jefferson Rogers (guitar solo - John Zocco); Bass - Keith Kenyon; Drums - Derek Wolfford. All vocals by Darci Monet. c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Notes For anyone whose soul feels broken...rest assured, one day this too shall pass. A song heavily influenced by the style of Darci's all-time favorite band, Heart. Info	Buy MP3
8.	Honey	Play	Honey V1) Everybody's saying if there ever was a fool Well it surely must be me baby, to believe the likes of you Like candy from a stranger, got sugar in your kiss I did not know the danger, ignorance is bliss Oh if I had only known You were leaving slow like CH1) Honey Slipping away from me You're just like Honey When are, when are you leaving me V2) I'm stuck and I am stranded in an amber pool of love And just as I'd surrendered, you had given up Lord won't you save me now For I am about to drown in (CH2) Honey Slipping away from me You're just like Honey The pain is bittersweet just like Honey When are, when are you leaving me Br) You give up fast, you go out slow, just like honey You give up fast, you go out slow, just like honey You give up fast, you go out slow, just like honey You give up fast, you go out slow You're just like, just like, just like (CH) c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Girl Moe Music (BMI) Lyrics	Honey Credits Words and music by Darci Monet/Moe Loughran/Keith Kenyon. Produced by Darci Monet. Recorded by Jim Sandefur at Windwalker Studios, Goodlettsville, TN. Guitars - John Zocco; Bass - Keith Kenyon; Drums - Derek Wolfford. All vocals by Darci Monet. c. 2001 Songs From The Fortress (BMI)/Girl Moe Music (BMI) Notes Just a little blues-rock tune about having your heart used and abused by the infamous "playah". Darci's guitarist John Zocco does some particularly yummy axe-grinding on this tune. Info	Buy MP3

Darci's critically acclaimed debut CD entitled My Own Road. Described as a cross between Heart, Melissa Etheridge and Aretha Franklin, this album is a no-frills yet passionate pop/rock listening experience with vibrant melodies, compelling chord progressions and introspective lyrics. A refreshing break from today's cookie-cutter radio fare.

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Songwriting Samples

1.	I SHOULD GO (piano/vocal ballad, AC feel - featuring Levi Kreis) -- available on Columbia Records' compilation CD "Music With A Twist Revolutions" (dropping 5/15); as heard on "Days Of Our Lives"; Honor Award recipient in the 2006 Great American Song Contest.	Play	I SHOULD GO (piano/vocal ballad, AC feel - featuring Levi Kreis) -- available on Columbia Records' compilation CD "Music With A Twist Revolutions" (dropping 5/15); as heard on "Days Of Our Lives"; Honor Award recipient in the 2006 Great American Song Contest. V1) Here we are Isn't it familiar Haven't had someone to talk to In such a long time And it's strange All we have in common And your company was just the thing I needed tonight Somehow I feel I should apologize Cuz I'm just a little shaken By what's going on inside CH) I should go Before my will gets any weaker And my eyes begin to linger Longer than they should I should go Before I lose my sense of reason And this hour holds more meaning Than it ever could I should go I should go Baby, I should go V2) It's so hard Keeping my composure And pretend I don't see how Your body curves beneath your clothes And your laugh Is pure and unaffected It frightens me to know so well the place I shouldn't go I know I gotta take the noble path Cuz I don't want you to question The intentions that I have (CH) BR) I don't mean to leave you with a trivial excuse And when you call tomorrow, I'll know what to do (CH) c.2005 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Lyrics	I SHOULD GO (piano/vocal ballad, AC feel - featuring Levi Kreis) -- available on Columbia Records' compilation CD "Music With A Twist Revolutions" (dropping 5/15); as heard on "Days Of Our Lives"; Honor Award recipient in the 2006 Great American Song Contest. Credits From the CD "One of the Ones" by recording artist Levi Kreis. Words and Music by Levi Kreis and Darci Monet. Produced by Levi Kreis. Vocals and piano by Levi Kreis. c.2005 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI). Notes This is one of Darci's personal favorites, as it seems to be to all those who hear it...Darci receives more positive responses on this song than any other she has written with Levi so far. Info
2.	JUST THIS GOOD (piano vocal ballad, gospel feel - featuring Levi Kreis) -- As heard on "The Apprentice".	Play	JUST THIS GOOD (piano vocal ballad, gospel feel - featuring Levi Kreis) -- As heard on "The Apprentice". V1) Baby I can't believe What's happening to me As I look at you Lying naked with me A realm of emotions Beyond this embrace Leaves me with nothing to say I've been a man Conditioned to think That love was no more Than a hollow routine But when I feel your body Moving slowly with mine It's then that I realize Baby CH) It's just this good I never thought I could Feel such love in my soul You're the reason I know That it's just good V2) You've given me What my soul seeks to find A love that reveals A greater design I've always wondered What heaven was like Strange, that I never saw Heaven was here all along Baby (CH) BR) Just this one kiss I'm a believer Halleluiah Baby we are (CH) c. 2005 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Lyrics	JUST THIS GOOD (piano vocal ballad, gospel feel - featuring Levi Kreis) -- As heard on "The Apprentice". Credits From the CD "One of the Ones" as heard on "The Apprentice" by recording artist Levi Kreis. Words and music by Levi Kreis/Darci Monet. Vocals and piano by Levi Kreis. c. 2005 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Notes AS HEARD ON "THE APPRENTICE NOV. 17, 2005 Levi and Darci joke that this song felt like "birthing a child". Levi had most of the music done except for a bridge and called Darci in to help him finish it up. It took them three full days to work out the lyric and a bridge. They hope you enjoy the results. Info
3.	EVERYTIME I THINK ABOUT YOU - (organic pop/rock - featuring Levi Kreis)	Play		EVERYTIME I THINK ABOUT YOU - (organic pop/rock - featuring Levi Kreis) Credits Words and music by Darci Monet, Levi Kreis and Peter Zizzo. Info
4.	HARDLY A HERO (piano/vocal ballad, country feel - featuring Levi Kreis) -- As heard on "The Young and the Restless"; soon to be heard in the upcoming film starring Tori Spelling, "Kiss The Bride"	Play	HARDLY A HERO (piano/vocal ballad, country feel - featuring Levi Kreis) -- As heard on "The Young and the Restless"; soon to be heard in the upcoming film starring Tori Spelling, "Kiss The Bride" V1) Just an ordinary man Thrown into a life I did not plan Suddenly my world has changed I'm unprepared to make my way My resolve is growing weak So unsure of who I'm supposed to be The one who takes the noble path Or the one who wants what he can never have CH) And I'm hardly the hero This is the only thing I know to do To make it through But I need you to believe That beneath this bravado I'd still give anything to have a chance To get you back And I'm hardly a hero for that V2) Exuberant and terrified Every time I look into your eyes But I can't entertain the thought Cuz we both I'm not the man you thought I was (CH) BR) The ones I love will always be The ones who pay the price And so I set aside my dreams To do the thing that's right And keep it all inside CH2) And I'm hardly the hero This is the only thing I know to do To make it through But I need you to believe That beneath this bravado I'd still give anything to have a chance To love again And I'm hardly the hero for that Yeah I'm hardly a hero c.2005 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Lyrics	HARDLY A HERO (piano/vocal ballad, country feel - featuring Levi Kreis) -- As heard on "The Young and the Restless"; soon to be heard in the upcoming film starring Tori Spelling, "Kiss The Bride" Credits From the CD "One of the Ones" by recording artist Levi Kreis. Words and Music by Levi Kreis/Darci Monet. Produced by Levi Kreis for his album "One of the Ones". Vocals and piano by Levi Kreis. c.2005 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI). Notes Strangely enough, this song was inspired by a combination of a) the tragedy of September 11th and b) watching the second installment of the Spider-man films. Sometimes the heroes of the world are those who wish they didn't have to be. Info
5.	U FOUND ME (pop/rock up tempo - featuring Levi Kreis) -- soon to be heard in the upcoming film starring Tori Spelling, "Kiss The Bride"	Play	U FOUND ME (pop/rock up tempo - featuring Levi Kreis) -- soon to be heard in the upcoming film starring Tori Spelling, "Kiss The Bride" Never thought I was one of the lucky ones I put my heart in places it didn't belong Well I guess you never find it if you never try God knows I must have tried about a million times Just as soon as I shut love out of my life Finally you found me CH: And now I see forever in your eyes This time can't find a reason for me to hide Waiting for the love I couldn't find You found me Remember when we were wild and didn't give a damn Breakin' hearts along the way and never lookin back Too perfect that we never met back then Growing up makes you hunger for the meaning Just when I'd gotten so tired of reaching Finally you found me (CH) BR: I'm not an island anymore With you I live for so much more And I'll never ever ever let you go (CH) Lyrics	U FOUND ME (pop/rock up tempo - featuring Levi Kreis) -- soon to be heard in the upcoming film starring Tori Spelling, "Kiss The Bride" Credits From "The Gospel According to Levi" by Levi Kreis. Words and Music by Levi Kreis and Darci Monet. c. 2007 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI). Produced by Travis Howard. Levi Kreis - vocals and keyboards. Travis Howard - all other instruments. Info
6.	MAKE BELIEVE (pop/AC mid tempo - featuring Levi Kreis) -- Honor Award recipient in the 2005 Great American Song Contest.	Play	MAKE BELIEVE (pop/AC mid tempo - featuring Levi Kreis) -- Honor Award recipient in the 2005 Great American Song Contest. V1) You have the truest smile And your eyes are the deepest ocean Your body drives me wild So much that I can't help knowing You are the kind of girl That I could give my heart to And never look over my shoulder Then again the truth sets in And I find that I stand here broken You never speak my name You may not even know it Everytime that you pass my way It seems my soul is dying Over and over and over And somewhere inside I realize CH) You're the girl that I'll never know Though I'd give you my heart and soul But I guess that it's not meant to be So I'll go on living in make believe V2) Wish I could make you see All the things that you've been missing Show ya how it feels to be With a man who needs your kisses If I had just one chance Then maybe you would notice How patiently I have been waiting To be the reason you smile (CH) BR) If I had just one chance Then maybe you would notice I've been here, I've been waiting Wanna be the reason you smile (CH) c. 2004 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Lyrics	MAKE BELIEVE (pop/AC mid tempo - featuring Levi Kreis) -- Honor Award recipient in the 2005 Great American Song Contest. Credits Music by Levi Kreis/Darci Monet, Lyrics by Levi Kreis/Darci Monet/Matthew Hayes. Vocals and piano by Levi Kreis. c. 2002 Surgery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From the Fortress (BMI)/Matthew Hayes Music (BMI) Notes Recorded by Levi during his developmental deal with A & M Records. Info
7.	FUTURELOVE (disco/dance - featuring Darci Monet and Levi Kreis) -- FIRST PLACE WINNER UNISONG 11TH ANNUAL SONGWRITING CONTEST; Pop Uptempo/Dance Category	Play	FUTURELOVE (disco/dance - featuring Darci Monet and Levi Kreis) -- FIRST PLACE WINNER UNISONG 11TH ANNUAL SONGWRITING CONTEST; Pop Uptempo/Dance Category Open your eyes to the future love Open your eyes to the future love You may not like the road I'm walkin But that don't mean that I'm right and you're wrong We're just two in a world of interpretations So what's the point in me cuttin you off There's a bigger picture And the time is now We need a new system If we're gonna find a common ground CH: Everybody Come together in a future love Everybody Come together in a future love When I speak my mind I do it with passion But it's all good if your opinions aren't mine You will see there ain't no need to feel threatened Let's talk about it Let's give it a try There's a bigger picture And the time is now We need a new system If we're gonna find a common ground (CH) BR: It's all about you it's all about me All we need's a little unity (CH) Lyrics	FUTURELOVE (disco/dance - featuring Darci Monet and Levi Kreis) -- FIRST PLACE WINNER UNISONG 11TH ANNUAL SONGWRITING CONTEST; Pop Uptempo/Dance Category Credits From the CD, The Gospel According To Levi, by Levi Kreis. Words and music by Levi Kreis and Darci Monet. c.2007 Sugery Puppy Music (ASCAP)/Songs From The Fortress (BMI). Produced by Travis Howard. Vocals - Levi Kreis and Darci Monet. Keyboards - Levi Kreis. All other instruments - Travis Howard. Info
8.	BREATHE (AC/new age - featuring Matthew Hayes)	Play	BREATHE (AC/new age - featuring Matthew Hayes) V1) Let the wind hit your face, my dear Look at the sky as crystal clear Let the world become your fortress And sacrifice a song to your tears Let this pain become your joy here The ocean become the sky Let these arms be a little help here And learn to live from things that die CH) And breathe Breathe Breathe V2) Let your rage become the thunder And your love become the storm Let the showers fall around you Until your heart is born (CH) La la la la... (CH) V3) Let the world fall off your shoulders And love consume all fear Let the things you know Be the things you are And dedicate your sorrow here (CH) c. 1998 Songs From The Fortress (BMI) Lyrics	BREATHE (AC/new age - featuring Matthew Hayes) Credits Written by Darci Monet and Chris Mitchell. Produced by Chris Mitchell. Lead vocals by Matthew Hayes, backup vocals by Matthew Hayes and Chris Mitchell. c.1998 Songs From the Fortress (BMI) Notes Originally written with a folk-waltz feel as a wedding gift for friends of Chris and Darci, Matthew decided to record a pop version for his first artist demo. Info
9.	GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE (r&b mid tempo w/jazz feel - featuring Chris Mitchell)	Play	GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE (r&b mid tempo w/jazz feel - featuring Chris Mitchell) V1) I can feel you coming in the still of night And I'm lifeless, waiting for control In you a thousand fantasies are put to flight A thousand fires burn within my soul Oh baby can't you hear me calling come to me And wrap me round your finger just like that I can't escape this prison that you've made for me Oh baby you have caught me in the act And now the taste of your surrender It's gonna ease my appetite I'm getting caught up in a feeling That I can't even try to fight CH) Got to have your love Just can't live without it baby Got to have your love Tonight Got to have your love Don't make me go without it, baby Got to have your love, Tonight V2) Now I don't got to tell you what you do me Because it's obvious you sweep me off my feet Never tasted anything that's quite so sweet And when you touch me I can't even breathe And now I'm waiting for reaction My chance to do the thing just right Every little kiss is just a fraction Of what you're gonna get tonight (CH) (Guitar solo) CH) c. 1992 Songs From the Fortress (BMI)/C. Mitchell/G. Koch Lyrics	GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE (r&b mid tempo w/jazz feel - featuring Chris Mitchell) Credits Words and music by Chris Mitchell, Darci Monet, Geoff Koch. Produced by Chris Mitchell. Lead Vocals - Chris Mitchell, Background vocals - Chris Mitchell and Darci Monet, Keyboards - Geoff Koch, Guitar - David Haynie. c. 1992 Songs From the Fortress (BMI)/Chris Mitchell/Geoff Koch Notes This is a little tune we desperately wanted to pitch to Chaka Kahn and as soon as you hear it, you'll get why. This is an oldie-but-goody from the Chris Mitchell and the Collection days. Dig Chris doing the "George Benson thing" along with David Haynie's guitar on the breakdown! Info

Listen to samples of songs Darci has written and/or co-written. All sound recordings are available for licensing in television and film and Darci is always game to collaborate with other professional songwriters (L.A. or Nashville residents only, please). Please visit the "touch base" page to inquire about licensing or collaborating.

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Vocal Style Demos

	Vocal Reel (various styles)	Play
1.	"The Rose" clip (as sung by Darci in the film "Napoleon Dynamite")	Play	"The Rose" clip (as sung by Darci in the film "Napoleon Dynamite") Credits Words and music by Amanda McBroom. Vocals by Darci Monet. Produced by John Swihart. Notes The clip of this classic pop song is played with no overlying dialogue (sort of) during the "happy hands club" scene early on in the movie "Napoleon Dynamite" and is pulled directly from the film's DVD. Don't be shocked by the class jock snickering or the abrupt cut off into the next scene! Trivia: It's also interesting to note that Darci recorded two more ORIGINAL disco-style songs (written by John Swihart) for the film as it went to festival. At the last minute, festival licenses were acquired by the producers and the two other songs Darci recorded were replaced by the songs they originally had hoped to license. Had that not happened, Darci's voice WOULD have been heard singing away during Napoleon's infamous "Vote for Pedro" shimmy at the end of the movie. Oh well...maybe next time! Info
2.	Classic rock sample ("Barracuda")	Play	Classic rock sample ("Barracuda") Credits Written by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Roger Fisher and Mike DeRosier; originally recorded by Heart. Vocals on this recording by Darci Monet; produced by Keith Kenyon for Fire Hazard Productions. Notes If you have never heard this song before...you should probably visit Ashlee Simpson's site instead. Info
3.	Diva scream sample ("High On Love" from the indie doc "When Boys Fly")	Play	Diva scream sample ("High On Love" from the indie doc "When Boys Fly") Credits From the critically acclaimed indie documentary "When Boys Fly". Written by John Swihart for Sonic Gravy Productions, all vocals by Darci Monet. USED BY PERMISSION Info
4.	Modern Pop/Rock sample ("Sisters" - original demo for theme to ABC's "Hope and Faith")	Play	Modern Pop/Rock sample ("Sisters" - original demo for theme to ABC's "Hope and Faith") Credits Written by John Swihart for Sonic Gravy Productions. Vocals by Darci Monet. USED BY PERMISSION Notes This was one of the original demos Darci's friend John Swihart (score composer, "Napoleon Dynamite") was commissioned to write for ABC's sitcom, "Hope and Faith". Unfortunately the studio decided to use a newly signed major label artist on the vocals for the final version, but our girl Ms. Monet got a paycheck and a kickin' little rock demo out of it regardless...and life goes on! Info
5.	Traditional Pop/Standard Jazz sample ("Come Rain or Come Shine")	Play	Traditional Pop/Standard Jazz sample ("Come Rain or Come Shine") Credits This is the great standard ballad as originally recorded by Billie Holiday. Vocals by Darci Monet; produced by Keith Kenyon for Fire Hazard Productions. Info
6.	Blues sample ("Nasco Flooring" - radio jingle)	Play	Blues sample ("Nasco Flooring" - radio jingle) Credits Written by Ellen Tift and Kurt Goebel of Worldwide Groove Corporation for a Florida-based flooring company. Lead vocals by Darci Monet, backup vocals by Darci Monet and Ellen Tift. This jingle was played on regional radio state-wide. Info
7.	Bossa Nova sample ("A Catered Affair" - Subway jingle)	Play	Bossa Nova sample ("A Catered Affair" - Subway jingle) Credits Written and produced by John Swihart for Sonic Gravy Productions. Vocals by Darci Monet. USED BY PERMISSION Notes This groovy little bossa nova tune, written in the style of Sarah Vaughn's "Whatever Lola Wants", was played in Subway stores on their own in-store radio stations. Be sure not to miss the tongue-in-cheek lyrics! Info
8.	Crossover Country sample ("Where Would You Be")	Play	Crossover Country sample ("Where Would You Be") Credits Originally recorded by Martina McBride. Written by Rick Ferrell/Rachel Proctor/Leslie Satcher. © 2001 We Make Music/Mr Noise Music/Castle Street Music. Vocals by Darci Monet. Produced by Keith Kenyon for Fire Hazard Productions. Notes It wasn't until quite a bit after Darci had added this song as a staple to her cover repertoire that she found out that she used to sing in the Christ Church Choir (Nashville) with one of the cowriters of this song! Leslie Satcher and Darci were fellow sopranos in the choir long before either of them had made any major inroads in their careers. Check Leslie out at www.lesliesatcher.com. Info
9.	CCM/Gospel sample ("It Is Well With My Soul")	Play	CCM/Gospel sample ("It Is Well With My Soul") Credits Written by Horatio Spafford and Phillip Bliss circa 1873. Recorded by Levi Kreis and Darci Monet for Levi's album, The Gospel According To Levi. Vocal: Darci Monet Piano: Levi Kreis. Arranged by Darci Monet and Levi Kreis. Info
10.	"Something's Burning" sample - backup vocals for Dolly Parton	Play	"Something's Burning" sample - backup vocals for Dolly Parton Credits Written by Mac Davis, recorded by Dolly Parton for her Treasures album. Background vocals and vocal arrangement: Darci Monet, Kim Carnes, Matraca Berg, John Wesley Ryles, Chris Rodriguez, Liana Manis. Eddie Bayers: Drums David Hungate: Bass Matt Rollings: Wurlitzer, B-3 Reggie Young: Electric Guitar Dean Parks: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar Steve Buckingham: 12-String Electric Guitar, Maritone Guitar, Mandolin Info
11.	Gospel Choir sample - backup vocals performed and arranged by Darci	Play	Gospel Choir sample - backup vocals performed and arranged by Darci Credits Written and recorded by Levi Kreis for the soundtrack of the upcoming feature film from Del Shores, Southern Baptist Sissies. Choir vocals: Darci Monet, Levi Kreis, Debby Holiday Choir arrangement by Darci Monet Info

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Bottom of the Barrel

1.	Proud Mary (live) from "Live in Hollywood"	Play	Proud Mary (live) from "Live in Hollywood" Well I left a good job in the city Working for the man every night and day But I never lost one minute of sleepin' Worrying 'bout the way that things might have been Big wheel keep on turnin' Proud Mary keep on burnin' And we're rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river Said we're rollin', rolling', rollin' on the river Get up doo, doo, doo Lyrics	Proud Mary (live) from "Live in Hollywood" Credits Written by John Fogerty. Arranged by Darci Monet based on the Ike and Tina Turner version. Vocals - Darci Monet. Notes This is the audio track from the Live in Hollywood performance (video on the "Flicks" page). Info
2.	People Get Ready (live) feat. Darci Monet and Chris Mitchell	Play	People Get Ready (live) feat. Darci Monet and Chris Mitchell People get ready, there's a train a-comin' Pickin' up passengers from coast to coast All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin' You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord People get ready for the train to Jordan Pickin' up passengers from coast to coast Faith is the key to open the doors for boarding There's room for all of them that love Him most There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own Have pity on those whose chances are thinner Because there ain't no hiding place from the kingdom's throne CH) Get ready, oh There's a train a-comin' People get ready Get on board Get ready, oh There's a train a-comin' People get ready, oh Get on board People get ready for the train to Jordan Pickin' up passengers from coast to coast All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin' You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord (CH) OUTRO) Get on board, yeah There's a train, tell me are you ready for it Oh you know I'm ready, Lord Get on board People get (x6) ready People get (x4), get on board Get on board Get ready, people You know He's comin' I know He's comin' Back... Lyrics	People Get Ready (live) feat. Darci Monet and Chris Mitchell Credits Written by the great Curtis Mayfield. Arranged by Darci Monet and Chris Mitchell. Recorded at Massey Auditorium (Belmont University), Nashville, TN. Vocals by Darci Monet and Chris Mitchell. Guitar - David Hainey, Bass - Keith Kenyon, Keys - Geoff Koch, Drums - Chris Brown. Notes In Darci's words: "I believe this particular recording is from Chris' senior concert as a music student at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. However, this is the song that always brought the house down for us at Chris Mitchell and the Collection gigs all over town. It's a battle for who can sing higher...and I think Chris wins! Inevitably, every single time, we'd run out of air at the big finish and this performance is no exception! One day I'd love to do a studio version of this arrangement with a big ole gospel choir in the background. Let's have church - praisaluiah!" Info
3.	So Free (featuring Matthew Hayes and Darci Monet)	Play	So Free (featuring Matthew Hayes and Darci Monet) When you're feelin' down And life is makin' you blue It's time to pull yourself together, yeah You can make your dreams come true CH) You're free, so free You can be whatever you want to be You can make your dreams a reality You can do whatever you want to do Live your dream, it's all up to you BR) Be what you wanna be Be what you wanna be Do what you wanna do Do what you wanna do You're free, you're free... CH) Lyrics	So Free (featuring Matthew Hayes and Darci Monet) Credits Written and produced by John Swihart for Sonic Gracy Productions. Vocals - Darci Monet and Matthew Hayes. Notes This is another dance track from the soundtrack of the indie documentary "When Boys Fly". As often happens in independent filmmaking, the songs the producers would LIKE to use in their movies are too expensive to license or flat out denied licensing. That's where people like John Swihart, Darci and Matt come in! The producers hire someone to write a knock-off of the song they REALLY want, and then other instrumentalists and singers come in to record it. Voila! Same effect desired in the first place, for way below licensing value. Info

Here's the place where all oddities will land! Rare live tracks, rough demos, songs only a true, die hard fan (or Darci's mother) would love...if it's "miscellaneous" it will be here.

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