Riff Beach

My tip of the hat to Hank Williams 'Your Cheatin' Heart'! The Last to Know © Riff Beach Original Music (Riff Beach - RiffWerx -2026) You changed the story And left few clues A little less truth Every time you choose To tell me nothing And let it burn They say the last to know Is the first to learn I could feel it coming I could see it taking a bad turn You can hide the flames But you can’t change the burn The last to know Is the first to learn What’s left’s not right When there’s nowhere to turn You can keep your secrets I’m caught in the churn When the last to know Is the first to learn Oh, yeah The last to know Is the first to learn You kept me waiting While word got around I sensed a silence Before I heard a sound Everybody else knew it Everybody but me Now I’m the first one Who can finally see I could feel it coming I could see it taking a bad turn You can stop the smoke But you can’t change the burn The last to know Is the first to learn What’s left’s not right When there’s nowhere to turn You can hold your secrets I’m caught in the churn When the last to know Is the first to learn Oh, yeah The last to know Is the first to learn I learned what you meant From words unsaid I learned who you were When you left me in bed Now the truth smells clean And the tables turned When you’re the last to know But the first to learn Last to know First to learn Last to know First to learn Oh, yeah I was the last to know And the first to learn What’s left’s not right When there’s nowhere to turn You can keep your secrets I’m caught in the churn The last to know Is the first to learn The last to know Is the first to learn

Halfway Between Here and New Orleans © Revisited Original - Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2016 (Revised Version - 2026) Lady Luck... Well, she left me out in Reno Just one more throw
 Before the red-eye home
 You know I just wanna’ hop a streetcar
 Or, maybe, take a shiny limousine 
I’m so tired of being crammed into airplanes 
That kinda’ travel just leaves me feeling mean
 (Chorus)
 Well, there’s sure something in living sunrise to sunset… But, I’m not sure exactly what it means And, just some thoughts on my way back to you
, Babe Halfway - between here - and New Orleans
 Remember that time down on Decatur
 Or, when we first met on Magazine?
 We knew that sooner - or - later
 We’d end up halfway between here and New Orleans
 And somewhere over the Mighty Mississippi
 You know you’re right there in all my dreams 
All the time we’ll spend together 
Halfway between Here…. and ….. New Orleans Remember that time down on Decatur
 Or, when we first met on Magazine?
 We knew that sooner - or - later
 We’d end up halfway between here and New Orleans
 Well, there’s sure something in living sunrise to sunset… But, I’m not sure exactly what it means And, just some thoughts on my way back to you
, Babe Halfway - between here - and New Orleans

Cloudy Dreams © Riff Beach Original Music (Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2026) Cloudy dreams, or so it seems Somewhere in between Between the light And something dark Cloudy Dreams Strange shadows in the hallway Creeping up the stairs Static charging through the sky Like strange voices in the air Bring it back or let it fly Cloudy Dreams I don’t know you anymore I swear I held it in my hands Just before it hit the floor Then it slipped and drifted out of reach Cloudy Dreams Something unsettled Never meant to keep Cloudy Dreams Slinking through the night They never really disappear But just watch 'em running from the light There’s a cold wind at the window And there's a whisper at the door Something that I once knew But can’t remember anymore Cloudy Dreams Bring them back or let 'em rip Or, let 'em fall where they may It was all within my grip Before dancing away There’s a cold wind at the window And there's a whisper at the door Something that I once knew But can’t remember anymore Maybe nothing ever really ends Inside these cloudy dreams Maybe nothing ever really ends Inside these cloudy dreams

Faded Glory © Riff Beach Original Music (Riff Beach - RiffWerx -2026) Faded glory, same old story Is that how it seems? Faded glory, same old story Chasing your broken dreams [Pre-Chorus] Oh, faded glory Are you fading in the sun? Whatever’s lost, Are we destined to become? [Chorus] So, faded glory Remember golden days gone by The setting sun, sinking in the sky Hold the light within your soul And it will never die [Verse 2] Faded glory, same old story Through good times and bad And the ones yet to be More than a memory [Bridge] When time goes traveling It doesn’t heed the call Something's unraveling Might just save us from a fall [Final Chorus] Oh, faded glory Remember golden days gone by The sun sinking slowly in the sky Hold the light within your soul And it will never die [Outro] Faded glory, same old story Whatever lies ahead Through days yet to be Make it more than a memory

Old Days © Original Lyrics and Music by Riff Beach (RiffWerx Records - 2026) Old Days.....Fresh Memories Beach towel slung on the sand Cold champagne in hand Pop a cork Watching the sun sinking low, Feelings like shadows grow Windy nights and laughter That's the world we were after When everything seemed a surprise Old Days.....Fresh Memories We stayed out late as our souls took flight A simple life, but oh, how we dreamed How perfect it all seemed Old Days, bring us back in time Those feelings dance around with this heart of mine Everything felt big, even though we were living small Old Days stuck into our souls Days were warm, before nights got cold I can still smell new vinyl spinning round To that crackling sound Old Days songs still paint our lives Quiet memories, far from the noisy crowd Hugging each other as the waves got loud Long Summer nights, we never let go Friends remembered… some no longer here Somewhere, there was a time We never knew fear Old Days, bring us back in time Those feelings dance with this heart of mine Everything felt big, even though we were living small Old Days stuck to our souls Days were warm, before nights got cold Seasons change, memories stay the same The fire still burns hot, We still feel the flame Thank God for precious moments May they never fade away Old Days, Old Days, Old Days

In The Name of The Father © Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2026 RiffWerx Original Music I woke up to some real bad news today
 Not knowing what words to say It drove me right down to my knees Searching for some form of peace In the name of the Father
 In the name of the Son 
If there’s a God in Heaven
 May your will on Earth be done Ever wonder about a shiny cross? Maybe it’s right where it belongs But mercy never learned to shout And truth never lives in borrowed songs                                                                                                 With each passing day I'm trying hard to stay Somewhere between what I fear And what I pray I'm only asking for the wisdom
 To know what to do
 I’m begging for a little hope 
Give us the strength to cope In the name of the Father And in the name of the Son This broken world… I just can’t understand Send us your saving grace To save us from this weary place Such a struggle here on Earth Unsure about what it’s worth Oh, I’m trying hard to live in love How has everything come undone? In the Name of the Father And, In the Name of The Son In the end, I heard somewhere That those with the least Might have the most Then, again, I’m no Holy Ghost In the name of The Father Please let me know your Son Because I’m surely just a lost soul Oh, God, keep me in your fold The headlines are fading to gray
 It’s well beyond my reach
 I must bow my head to pray
 Because I was never born to preach

A Hundred Stupid Little Things © Riff Beach - RiffWerx (Riff Beach Original Music) Under the darkest shade of blue Stars twinkling like a crappy set of Christmas Lights Yet, under that weird drape Maybe someone's looking for something That might just be great Who knows? He doesn't say much Never really did But you know history's hiding Right under his skin... Got a heart full of maybe today Got a mouthful of things He just won’t ever say But his life's strapped on his back It's one Hell of a heavy load When there's history being made Won't someone take it apart? It's not really all his fault Maybe just a Mighty Bad Start He struck a match and threw it onto some trash When a small spark ignites, fire follows fast He mumbled he's a small town Punk He don’t need perfect to let it breathe Just a crooked smile and two broken knees He said if you want honest, I’m ready now I’ll just throw up my hands and show you how When it all falls apart, everything spills out Sometimes, that’s how the truth comes out One small crack, and watch it break Maybe it’s messy Sometimes, it stings Maybe it's a hundred stupid little things Still when they asked, he leaned right in Because history's hiding under his skin That's right, history's hiding under his skin There's always a story buried deep within That and a Hundred Stupid Little Things Because, history's hiding under his skin

Freezing Between My True North and Cold, Cold Heart © Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2026 Riff Beach Original Music (Original song idea, concept , and lyrics by Riff Beach. Suno Female singer and music used to create this song.) Staring into space It was cold and dark I felt out of place I'm missing the mark I know what I want I know what I need Don't cut me up Don't let me bleed I’m heading North Leaving the hard truth Just off the edge On the ledge of the roof What's that shimmering in the light Looks like a storm Out in front of me Hoping I can make it there Because I want to see You know it’s freezing Inside of Me Between My True North And, my cold, cold heart Oh, but it wants to go Where cold things go As I trudge through This freshly fallen snow In my broken dreams I know what I want Know what I need Don't cut me up Don't let me bleed Oh, how it hurts sometimes To face reality Beats living inside a Lie Give me a chance I need another try My cold, cold heart Makes me wanna’ cry As I walk, I feel the ice Falling from the Sky So, don't you cut me up Don't you make me bleed I know what I want I know just what I need Yeah, I know what I want Know what I need So, stitch me up Don't let me bleed Oh, I’m heading North Leaving the hard truth You know it’s cold and slippery, too Just off the edge On the ledge of the roof So, one more time And, let's make it rhyme I know what I want Know what I need Don't cut me down Don't let me bleed

Jumped in with my vocal and percussive adds on my Original song reimagining.

Turning Up The Day © Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2026 Riff Beach Original Music (Original Music from Riff Beach with my Vocals, Harmonica, and Percussion. Thanks to Suno for certain backing track instruments). Sunrise peaking through the blinds Another day and another find Sunlight, open my eyes Let’s see what the Day brings in Bright Sunshine is so Sublime The world outside, why it spins so fast This feeling….well, I hope it lasts Oh, oh, the daylight screams Turning Up The Day Kinda’ like my crazy dreams Turning Up The Day From morning light to the dark of night Gonna’ soak it all in…. Until it’s outta’ sight Yeah, Turning Up My Day Turning Up My Night Blue skies callin' to my soul Take a deep breath, and I’m feelin’ whole Little moments filled with smiles Pushing me down the road a million miles Time seems to be just flyin’ by Life's so sweet, I laugh ’til I cry Oh, yeah, it’s a daylight dream Turning Up The Day Everything’s shiny and clean Turning Up The Day From the morning light to the brightest star Turning Up The Day Maybe this feeling will take me far Oh, Turning Up My Day, Yeah

Original song and lyrics reimagined by Suno with my vocals added. Sometimes, it's fun to just sing along. :D))) Burning © Riff Beach - RiffWerx Original - 2023 My mind crashed on a tumbling wave While walking along some familiar shore Little moments that we crave Yet, we’re still left wanting more (Chorus) Come sit next to me by the fire Let us shimmer in the light As those flames keep dancing higher Love’s burning in our hearts tonight Some say nothing lasts forever One day, we’ll remember when Making memories together While we share the love within As the cool sand soothes our souls Let us never lose this desire We both know what the future holds When our hearts are set on fire So, say goodnight to the sun As the fire casts its amber glow When the world just feels so numb I know a special place where we can go

Halfway Between Here and New Orleans © 
Original - Riff Beach ( RiffWerx - 2016 ) Revised Version - 2026
 Lady Luck…..
Well, she left me out in Reno 
Just one more throw
 Before the red-eye home
 You know, I just wanna’ hop a streetcar
 Or, maybe, take a shiny limousine 
I’m so tired of being crammed into airplanes
 That kinda’ travel just leaves me feeling mean
 (Chorus)
 Well, there’s sure something in living sunrise to sunset…..
 But, I’m not sure exactly what it means?
 And, just some thoughts on my way back to you
 Halfway - between here - and New Orleans
 Remember that time down on Decatur
 Or, when we first met on Magazine?
 We knew that sooner - or - later
 We’d end up halfway between here….
…..and New Orleans
 And somewhere over the Mighty Mississippi
 You know you’re right there in all my dreams
 All the time we’ll spend together
 Halfway between Here…. and ….. New Orleans Riff Beach - RiffWerx (Revised - 2026)

My Original recorded version was uploaded in full and reimagined by Suno as an alternative version. Big Star © Riff Beach-RiffWerx Original Music - 2026 [Intro] [acoustic guitar strumming, light percussion] [Verse 1] [acoustic guitar, bass, and drums] Once I was a young man And I dreamed up a big plan One day [electric guitar fill] Just up and ran away And I remember He always used to say I'll get myself a shiny new guitar And when I learn to play [Chorus] [full band] I'll learn to play it well Just you wait And then I'll know There's got to be a way To find a little fortune and fame If I don't Well I'll only have myself to blame [Verse 2] No matter where we are You know one day I'm gonna be a big star I just gotta be a big star By the time he found some fame Travelled in a big bus All over this land Him and his rock and roll band And then he heard them all say No matter what anyone says you are You found a way And now [Chorus] Oh yeah Why he's a big star [electric guitar solo] A big star oh yeah In a rock and roll band He doesn't even have to drive His own car Anymore No not anymore [Outro] See Why he's a big star He's a big star He's a big star No matter what we are He's a big star [final acoustic guitar chord]

ReMixed Version of this Tune features updated 'Bitcrushed' Logic Pro X Drums. Played Guitar(s) and added my Vocals and mixed it all up again. As always, Genuine Thanks for listening and/or commenting. Most appreciated! :D Something About the Nighttime © - ROCK Version Riff Beach Original RiffWerx - 2017 - ReMixed - June 2026 There’s Something about the Nighttime Something ‘bout The Night Sometimes it just seems like The Right Time It just feels so Right Don’t lose your grip on The Day Don’t lose your Inner Light And, Don’t Let it Get Away Keep it Shining Bright (Chorus) There’s Something about The Nighttime There’s Something about The Night Sometimes, it just seems (feels) like The Right Time It just feels so Right (Just feels so Right) Bridge (Slow Transition - Key Change) Passing Slowly Passing Fast Grab on Tightly Before……The Future’s Past (Last Verse) In those Morning Hours of Reflective Thought As the Sun rises slowly in The East Well, those times, they just can’t be Bought In which Wonders never seem to Cease (Repeat Chorus and Out) Released by: RiffWerx Records & Production Release date: 28 June 2026

Uploaded my Original recording and lyrics into Suno. After about 15 takes or so, this is the one I liked best. It keeps my original recording, melody, and feel totally intact, but adds in some studio sizzle that would be hard for me to re-create easily. This re-imagined version hits my Rockin' soul perfectly. No One At All © Riff Beach - Original When I’m here by your side Sometimes….. It makes me feel so small You know I’m really no one No one at all I certainly remember While I was out wandering Just wandering…..in the Cold You gave me warmth Then, I gave you my soul Could never love anyone Any-more No, not any…..more Any more Than I love you My love for you For better or worse Love you so much, Baby Sometimes, it hurts No, I could never love anyone Any-more No, not any more Than I love you

One of my older Original Songs performed and recorded with backing tracks and a little mix assist. Glimmer and a Prayer © Riff Beach - RiffWerx (Revised 2026) You know you sense it creep in The darkest part of night It's so damned hard to sleep in Just prayin' for mornin's light Tomorrow seems like yesterday And, hope is wearing thin Your dreams all want to float away So, what will you do then? Just put your hand in my hand And, let me hold you tight I know you'll understand Don't close your eyes tonight For all that remains is worth loving And, love is all that's left The joy we seek in living Is stealing time from death When hope feels too forgiving And, happiness too polite Lord, we're half-past living Yet, somehow, that's alright

A past Original re-imagined. It's not a song anymore.....More like a prayer to me! Something to help steady my personal battle with Prostate Cancer. May it bring some form of inspiration and hope to others. The Daily Grind © - Riff Beach Original - 2012, Revised 2024
Original - RiffWerx ® [Verse 1] Give me fresh coffee beans, and I’ll wake up feeling fine Until I’m fed through The Daily Grind It sure seems good while it’s churning away But I’m all ground up at the end of the day Oh, I got a tune in my head That’s searching for words Searching for something That’s never been heard Pebbles in a quarry All mixed into a load Smashed into gravel And used to build a road [Pre-Chorus] But there’s a spark in the dust There’s a spark in me I can feel it rising Slow and steadily [Chorus] Change in my pocket And nothing but time I’m working my way through The Daily Grind Oooh, I swear sometimes I’m losing my mind ’Cause I’m so worn from The Grind [Verse 2] Put some coffee on to start my day Don’t want to work, just hang out and play Sometimes I swear that I’m losing my mind Want more from life than The Daily Grind I’ve been bent, but I’m still here Still got fire in my bones Still got a song that’s pushing To make itself known [Pre-Chorus] And every hard day Leaves a little light I can feel tomorrow Breaking through tonight [Chorus] Change in my pocket And nothing but time I’m working my way through The Daily Grind Oooh, I swear sometimes I’m losing my mind But, I won’t get lost in The Grind [Bridge] Maybe the road is rough Maybe the road is long But I’m not done I’m still growing strong From the quarry to the road From the Earth to The Sky I’m learning how to live Not just getting by [Chorus] Change in my pocket And nothing but time I’m working my way through The Daily Grind Oooh, I swear sometimes I’m losing my mind But I’m reaching for more than The Grind Oooh, I swear sometimes I’m losing my mind But I’m so much more than The Grind

Original music from Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2012, revised version 2026. [Verse 1] Give me fresh coffee beans, and I’ll wake up feeling fine Until I’m fed through The Daily Grind It sure seems good while it’s churning away But I’m all ground up at the end of the day Oh, I got a tune in my head That’s searching for words Searching for something That’s never been heard Pebbles in a quarry All mixed into a load Smashed into gravel And used to build a road [Pre-Chorus] But there’s a spark in the dust There’s a spark in me I can feel it rising Slow and steady [Chorus] Change in my pocket And nothing but time I’m working my way through The Daily Grind Oooh, I swear sometimes I’m losing my mind ’Cause I’m so worn from The Grind [Verse 2] Put some coffee on to start my day Don’t want to work, just hang out and play Sometimes I swear that I’m losing my mind Want more from life than The Daily Grind I’ve been bent, but I’m still here Still got fire in my bones Still got a song that’s pushing To make itself known [Pre-Chorus] And every hard day Leaves a little light I can feel tomorrow Breaking through tonight [Chorus] Change in my pocket And nothing but time I’m working my way through The Daily Grind Oooh, I swear sometimes I’m losing my mind ’Cause I won't get lost in The Grind [Bridge] Maybe the road is rough Maybe the load is long But I’m not done I’m still becoming strong From the quarry to the road From the ache to the sky I’m learning how to live Not just getting by [Chorus] Change in my pocket And nothing but time I’m working my way through The Daily Grind Oooh, I swear sometimes I’m losing my mind But I’m reaching for more than The Grind Change in my pocket And nothing but time I’m working my way through The Daily Grind Oooh, I swear sometimes I’m losing my mind But I’m so much more than The Grind