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6. My Own History

by Tracy Jane Comer

(c) 2003 Porch String Publishing ASCAP

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Tracy: guitar, vocals

Nancy: piano

Dave: percussion

I’ll take a picture, I’ll take a letter

I’ll take a powder, take a number

I’ll take a shortcut, take a detour

Take the long way there

I’ll take a pass, take my time, but take good care

I’ll take a look, take some lessons

Take a hint, take some guesses

And take a chance at winning in this game called life

 

I’ll write a novel, I’ll write a song

I’ll write a check, right a wrong

I’ll write an email, or a memo, or a steamy love note

I’ll sit right down and write my write-in vote

I’ll write a chapter of my own autobiography

And write my own ending to the story

 

[CHORUS] You see I’m gonna take some action

Be in control

And make my own decisions, never sell my soul

Won’t wait for life to tell me what to do or who to be

I’m gonna be in charge of my own history

 

I’ll make a cake, I’ll make a wish

Make up my mind, make a list

I’ll make it up to somebody, make it stop, make it go

And make myself heard, make it happen, make it so

I’ll make a statement, make my mark

Make a point to know

And make up all the rules as I go

 

I’ll get a grip, I’ll get the joke

I’ll get a life, get up and go

I’ll get away, get inspired, get a good night’s sleep

Get myself up and get back on my feet

I’ll get a handle on it all, and get my dues

And get myself together and get rid of these blues

[REPEAT CHORUS]

 

I’ll find the time, I’ll find a way

And I’ll find those keys that I lost yesterday

I’ll find some peace and quiet, and I’ll find myself

And find that old book I left there on that shelf

I’ll find the map, find the road, find the meaning of life

Find true happiness, find what’s right

[REPEAT CHORUS]