My name is Mandy Vinson and I am a small town girl songwriter. I have been writing songs since I was younger, but started getting serious with it about 4 years ago. Writing has always been a passion. I also have a blog page lifeinspiredmommy.com.
You've stayed beside me when I'm strong
But will you still be there when I can't hold on
Will you push me over the ledge
Or tightly grab my hand instead
Like a tree I do stand tall
But there will be times when I fall
The winds will be too strong to withstand
So will you be there when I land
Oooh oooh i want to be with you
I really really need you
but if you're going to forsake me
I'll do what I have to
Fool me once shame on you
Fool me twice shame on me
So tell me right now boy, what's your answer gonna be
Yeah, tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
On the days that I am weak
For your comfort I will seek
Will you be there to help me through
Or will I find that you have moved
Oooh oooh I want to be with you I really really need you
But if you're going to forsake me I'll do what I have to
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me
So tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Yeah tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Before I place my trust in you
Your loyalty must be proved
Can I give my heart away
Or in it's safe place should it stay
Oooh oooh I want to be with you, I really really need you
But if your going to forsake me, I'll do what I have to
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me
So tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Yeah, tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Oooh tell me what is your answer going to be
Yea tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
So down, been so down
Can't seem to pick myself up off the ground
These past year's been so long
Please tell me where did I go wrong
Will it ever be my turn
Will it ever be my turn
So hard, I work so hard
Am I even playing the right card
I don't feel like I'm strong
I don't know how much longer I can hold on
I feel like I'm sliding
But I must keep climbing
Push through, just push through
The waters may be rough, but I must continue
Low tides will arrive
Soon I will make it to the other side
I feel like I'm sinking
But I must keep swimming
Break free, just break free
From all the fear that's chained inside of me
One step at a time
My path toward my destiny I will find
My fear is fading
Through the water I'm wading
It will be alright
I keep my head held high, and look for the light
New times will begin
Before I know it, I can breathe again
Sing me your song pretty red bird
bring some peace into my heart
Sing me your song pretty red bird
remind me the world's not falling apart
Sing your beautiful melodies
Bring the joyness back to me
Spread open your wings
Show the world your beauty
Sing me your song pretty red bird
Your chirps sound so bitter sweet
Sing me your song pretty red bird
Through you I don't feel the defeat
Sing your beautiful melodies
Bring the joyness back to me
Spread open your wings
and show the world your beauty
Sing me your song pretty red bird
Let the world hear your voice
Sing me your song pretty red bird
A reminder that we should rejoice
Sing your beautiful melodies
Bring the joyness back to me
Spread open your wings
Show the world your beauty
Sing me your song pretty red bird
your song is needed in this world
You've stayed beside me when I'm strong
But will you still be there when I can't hold on
Will you push me over the ledge
Or tightly grab my hand instead
Like a tree I do stand tall
But there will be times when I fall
The winds will be too strong to withstand
So will you be there when I land
Oooh oooh i want to be with you
I really really need you
but if you're going to forsake me
I'll do what I have to
Fool me once shame on you
Fool me twice shame on me
So tell me right now boy, what's your answer gonna be
Yeah, tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
On the days that I am weak
For your comfort I will seek
Will you be there to help me through
Or will I find that you have moved
Oooh oooh I want to be with you I really really need you
But if you're going to forsake me I'll do what I have to
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me
So tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Yeah tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Before I place my trust in you
Your loyalty must be proved
Can I give my heart away
Or in it's safe place should it stay
Oooh oooh I want to be with you, I really really need you
But if your going to forsake me, I'll do what I have to
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me
So tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Yeah, tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Oooh tell me what is your answer going to be
Yea tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
So down, been so down
Can't seem to pick myself up off the ground
These past year's been so long
Please tell me where did I go wrong
Will it ever be my turn
Will it ever be my turn
So hard, I work so hard
Am I even playing the right card
I don't feel like I'm strong
I don't know how much longer I can hold on
I feel like I'm sliding
But I must keep climbing
Push through, just push through
The waters may be rough, but I must continue
Low tides will arrive
Soon I will make it to the other side
I feel like I'm sinking
But I must keep swimming
Break free, just break free
From all the fear that's chained inside of me
One step at a time
My path toward my destiny I will find
My fear is fading
Through the water I'm wading
It will be alright
I keep my head held high, and look for the light
New times will begin
Before I know it, I can breathe again
Sing me your song pretty red bird
bring some peace into my heart
Sing me your song pretty red bird
remind me the world's not falling apart
Sing your beautiful melodies
Bring the joyness back to me
Spread open your wings
Show the world your beauty
Sing me your song pretty red bird
Your chirps sound so bitter sweet
Sing me your song pretty red bird
Through you I don't feel the defeat
Sing your beautiful melodies
Bring the joyness back to me
Spread open your wings
and show the world your beauty
Sing me your song pretty red bird
Let the world hear your voice
Sing me your song pretty red bird
A reminder that we should rejoice
Sing your beautiful melodies
Bring the joyness back to me
Spread open your wings
Show the world your beauty
Sing me your song pretty red bird
your song is needed in this world
Verse 1:
I'm hiding from myself
Hiding from everyone else
Hiding from all these eyes
That watch my every move
Hiding from all of the lies
But I don't want to hear the truth
Chorus x1:
Can you find me
Can you hear me calling
I can't find me
I fear I am falling
Verse 2:
I'm hiding from myself
Hiding from everyone else
Hiding from all the debates
But they won't go away
Hiding from the tears running down my face
I think they are here to stay
Chorus x1
Can you find me
Can you hear me calling
I can't find me
I fear I am falling
Verse 3:
I'm hiding from this cold place
That is now empty in my heart
Hiding from this pain that surrounds me
While I'm hiding away in the dark
Chorus x1
Can you find me
Can you hear me calling
I can't find me
I fear I am falling
Can you find me?
Dance to the beat of your own drum.
You have your own music and your own rhythm.
Don't let no one tell you that you cannot move.
Because to them you have nothing to prove.
They'll try to make you and break you and mold you and shape you.
More like them from you they will contour.
They'll bend you and twist you until you don't know who.
Because like them you will be transformed.
So, dance to the beat of your own drum.
You have your own music and your own rhythm.
Don't let no one tell you that you cannot move.
Because to them you have nothing to prove.
You're amazing the way you are, you're your own shining star.
But the world tells you differently because to them you are different.
But don't give a damn what they say, only you can know your heart.
Don't let their words put you down, know that your Magnificent.
Dance to the beat of your own drum.
You have your own music and your own rhythm.
Don't let no one tell you that you cannot move.
Because to them you have nothing to prove.
Dance to the beat of your own drum.
You're beautiful
Flying in the sky
You're beautiful
With your wings spread open wide
Like you
Is who I want to be
Like you
Myself is who I see
Ooooh ooooh
You're majestic
With every move you make
You're majestic
My breath you take away
Like you
Is who I want to be
Like you
Myself is who I see
Ooooh ooooh
You're fearless
Soaring through the air
You're fearless
No worries, never scared
Like you
Is who I want to be
Like you
Myself is who I see
Ooooh ooooh
You're perfect
Your path's all figured out
You're perfect
Unlike me still full of doubt
Like you
Is who I want to be
Like you
Myself is who I see
Ooooh ooooh
The sunsets red
And shining through
The only thing
Is it's missing you
I wanted you here
You said no
Because you feared
Your loves before
So it's me and the blues
With the beautiful skys
Yea oh so red
They won't say goodbye
With the words you said
So it's just me and the blues
I truly thought
We were forever
And I would have fought
For us to be together
But your plans were different
You had a reprint
And that's ok
I'll be ok
It's just me and the blues
With the beautiful skys
Yea their oh so red
They won't say goodbye
With the words you said
So it's just me and the blues
It's just me and you blues
I wish I never read
what you said
So it's just me and the blues
Add your memories, find your journey, on the road
Be like many, of the others, who've made their travels, long before
When you feel lost, or in a rut
Lay your foot on the pedal, you'll soon be unstuck
Take your time
Enjoy the ride
Because as all good things do
The road will end soon
The road
Will lead you home
May the oath be, dirt or gravel, choose the ones that's made for you
May your worries, start to unravel, when the horizon shows a different view
The road may get a little bumpy or change directions
But with a strong grip, and dedication
Slow your roll
Control your turns
Escape the fears of your youth
And your path will start to smooth
The road
Will lead you home
Don't be afraid of what lies ahead
This path was chose for you
Lift your head and be strong
And you'll find where you belong
The road
Will lead you home
You've stayed beside me when I'm strong
But will you still be there when I can't hold on
Will you push me over the ledge
Or tightly grab my hand instead
Like a tree I do stand tall
But there will be times when I fall
The winds will be too strong to withstand
So will you be there when I land
Oooh oooh i want to be with you
I really really need you
but if you're going to forsake me
I'll do what I have to
Fool me once shame on you
Fool me twice shame on me
So tell me right now boy, what's your answer gonna be
Yeah, tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
On the days that I am weak
For your comfort I will seek
Will you be there to help me through
Or will I find that you have moved
Oooh oooh I want to be with you I really really need you
But if you're going to forsake me I'll do what I have to
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me
So tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Yeah tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Before I place my trust in you
Your loyalty must be proved
Can I give my heart away
Or in it's safe place should it stay
Oooh oooh I want to be with you, I really really need you
But if your going to forsake me, I'll do what I have to
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me
So tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Yeah, tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
Oooh tell me what is your answer going to be
Yea tell me right now boy what's your answer gonna be
So down, been so down
Can't seem to pick myself up off the ground
These past year's been so long
Please tell me where did I go wrong
Will it ever be my turn
Will it ever be my turn
So hard, I work so hard
Am I even playing the right card
I don't feel like I'm strong
I don't know how much longer I can hold on
I feel like I'm sliding
But I must keep climbing
Push through, just push through
The waters may be rough, but I must continue
Low tides will arrive
Soon I will make it to the other side
I feel like I'm sinking
But I must keep swimming
Break free, just break free
From all the fear that's chained inside of me
One step at a time
My path toward my destiny I will find
My fear is fading
Through the water I'm wading
It will be alright
I keep my head held high, and look for the light
New times will begin
Before I know it, I can breathe again
Sing me your song pretty red bird
bring some peace into my heart
Sing me your song pretty red bird
remind me the world's not falling apart
Sing your beautiful melodies
Bring the joyness back to me
Spread open your wings
Show the world your beauty
Sing me your song pretty red bird
Your chirps sound so bitter sweet
Sing me your song pretty red bird
Through you I don't feel the defeat
Sing your beautiful melodies
Bring the joyness back to me
Spread open your wings
and show the world your beauty
Sing me your song pretty red bird
Let the world hear your voice
Sing me your song pretty red bird
A reminder that we should rejoice
Sing your beautiful melodies
Bring the joyness back to me
Spread open your wings
Show the world your beauty
Sing me your song pretty red bird
your song is needed in this world
Verse 1:
I'm hiding from myself
Hiding from everyone else
Hiding from all these eyes
That watch my every move
Hiding from all of the lies
But I don't want to hear the truth
Chorus x1:
Can you find me
Can you hear me calling
I can't find me
I fear I am falling
Verse 2:
I'm hiding from myself
Hiding from everyone else
Hiding from all the debates
But they won't go away
Hiding from the tears running down my face
I think they are here to stay
Chorus x1
Can you find me
Can you hear me calling
I can't find me
I fear I am falling
Verse 3:
I'm hiding from this cold place
That is now empty in my heart
Hiding from this pain that surrounds me
While I'm hiding away in the dark
Chorus x1
Can you find me
Can you hear me calling
I can't find me
I fear I am falling
Can you find me?
Dance to the beat of your own drum.
You have your own music and your own rhythm.
Don't let no one tell you that you cannot move.
Because to them you have nothing to prove.
They'll try to make you and break you and mold you and shape you.
More like them from you they will contour.
They'll bend you and twist you until you don't know who.
Because like them you will be transformed.
So, dance to the beat of your own drum.
You have your own music and your own rhythm.
Don't let no one tell you that you cannot move.
Because to them you have nothing to prove.
You're amazing the way you are, you're your own shining star.
But the world tells you differently because to them you are different.
But don't give a damn what they say, only you can know your heart.
Don't let their words put you down, know that your Magnificent.
Dance to the beat of your own drum.
You have your own music and your own rhythm.
Don't let no one tell you that you cannot move.
Because to them you have nothing to prove.
Dance to the beat of your own drum.
You're beautiful
Flying in the sky
You're beautiful
With your wings spread open wide
Like you
Is who I want to be
Like you
Myself is who I see
Ooooh ooooh
You're majestic
With every move you make
You're majestic
My breath you take away
Like you
Is who I want to be
Like you
Myself is who I see
Ooooh ooooh
You're fearless
Soaring through the air
You're fearless
No worries, never scared
Like you
Is who I want to be
Like you
Myself is who I see
Ooooh ooooh
You're perfect
Your path's all figured out
You're perfect
Unlike me still full of doubt
Like you
Is who I want to be
Like you
Myself is who I see
Ooooh ooooh
My name is Mandy Vinson and I am a small town girl songwriter. I have been writing songs since I was younger, but started getting serious with it about 4 years ago. Writing has always been a passion. I also have a blog page lifeinspiredmommy.com.