Leesha Harvey- What Can I Do (Original)

**Update** This song is on my new CD! Go to http://leeshaharvey.com for more info.

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About a month ago I received an e-mail forward from a friend... it was meant to be humorous, but I didn't think it was very funny. The e-mail implied that anyone who is poor or has need of some sort of governmental assistance ended up that way simply because they are lazy and irresponsible. I know firsthand that is simply not true. I wrote this song fairly soon after receiving this e-mail, as a response to this unfortunate stereotype. I thought I'd do a rather light-hearted video to go along with it. Enjoy.

Sounds best with headphones! :) And I apologize if it's out of synch... it was lined up perfectly before I uploaded it.


What Can I Do

They talk entitlements or safety nets and bottom floors
All I know is what I make doesn't buy half the things that it did before
And no, I'm not asking for much
But the doctor's talking surgery and insurance just won't pay
The banker keeps on calling, wants to take my house away

What can I do now
What can I do now
What can I do now
That it's all gone

They're forming bread lines in this nation of wealth
But you won't spare your pocket change to help feed someone else
And no, you don't owe me a thing
But you're burning up my wallet as you're drilling up the sky
While I'm scraping bottom looks like someone's riding high

Chorus

You can call me crazy
But please don't call me lazy
'til you put my shoes on and you walk about
A sweaty brow and calloused hands
Are no guarantee
That you won't ever do without

Chorus

© 2008 Leesha Harvey

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[canvasofdreams75]

have you every heard of a folk singer named Dar Williams.. ? you should check her out I am sure you will love her..you remind me of her also

[LeeshaHarvey]

Yes, I have! And I actually have a cover of her song "Buzzer" on my YouTube channel. :-) Thanks for watching!

[RobJamesPaynter]

Good stuff, well done.

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks so much!

[DrMalPracktiss]

I love this - so infectious. If it was the 60's, this folksy-pop ditty would be quite popular, I think, especially with the great meaningful lyric to boot.

Love the upbeat vocal styling, and I'm always a sucker for a yodel figure or two, especially in the context of a neat song like this.

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks for your comment, DrMalPracktiss! This is one of my favorite songs to sing because of the "yodel" thing! :) Glad you like it.

[XblackXfoxXfireX]

Please give this amazing woman a record deal

[34CreAtive34]

Very nice song... I have to "sing" it to myself everytime, everywhere... Thanks :-)

[canvasofdreams75]

I love your voice and it reminds me of Dar Williams... have you ever heard of her? you should look her up.. and btw you kids are adorable

[vjholliday]

sweeeeeet

[seeker502]

Love your song

Have saved it to my truck and listening as I drive to work each day

[metalforever50]

god sing with some fire

[34CreAtive34]

You're just awesome :-) Will you marry me? ;-)

[Sexthreexyou]

nice guitar:D and the song too

i give you a stand cheer

[IANANIGGER]

Where on earth is Virgin Records, eh?

[SomeMetryGuy]

Great song, great recording, great vid. Thanks!