Don't Give Up - Original Song

I guess I have to thank my in-many-ways-wise drama professor for teaching me years ago that one could take something quite painful and turn it into something beautiful to share with others.

This is a song I started writing two summers ago, but only decided to finish tonight. I guess it's part of my letting go process.

I started writing it one night while my significant other was away on a trip to Edmonton. I remember sitting alone on the step in the newly finished garage, playing my guitar underneath the soft coloured glow of patio lanterns and enjoying the sound of the music echoing through the empty space. I was really missing him. Of course, we had our problems even then, but we shared a deep abiding friendship that we both hoped would carry us through the hard times. I thought I'd write a song for us, something to help us through. The simple chords came first, and then that first line. I wrote about half of it that night in the garage.

But I guess I could never quite finish the lyrics because I knew there might come a day when the words would be proven wrong. And sadly, that day did come despite our best efforts. I found myself tonight looking back at those words and wishing I'd finished them then. But, I guess there's always now. So, even though moving on is best for both of us, I decided to finish the song tonight. Maybe the hope I felt in my heart then will be an inspiration to some other love. At the very least, it's catharsis for me.

DON'T GIVE UP by Stacey Terry

I keep holding on
Though the pain may try to break me
And my heart stays strong
Though the doubts may try to jade me
This just can't be wrong

(Chorus)
You and I will find our way somehow
If we take each step together and we vow
We won't give up

I keep wonderin' why
Fate seems so unkind
And sometimes I cry
Cause I just can't change your mind
Even though I try

(Chorus)
I wish that we could find our way somehow
Take each step together with this vow:
We won't give up

(Bridge)
I wish that you could feel it
The way I feel for you
I know you've tried to feel it
I know you're hurting too

I'm still holding on
Though the pain may try to break me
Even though you're gone
And the world might say I'm crazy
Love just can't be wrong

(Chorus)
You and I will find our way somehow
Just one more step together and one vow
We won't give up...
Please don't give up...

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Don't
• Give
• Up
• original
• song
• folk
• raininggently
• guitar
• acoustic
• love
• hope

[dwasal]

Wow! Stacey, you truly have a gift. I hope your doing well. If you feel so inclined drop me a line. You have passion and talent beyond most peoples capacity. Take care, Dwayne.

[raininggently]

Thank you Dwayne... I appreciate that!

[UncleQuinn]

Thank you for sharing this . So beautiful.

[RoseWood1488]

I "liked" this a long time ago, and I stll do!

[kyrgyzstanification]

Anyone who doesn't enjoy this needs a soul adjustment. How lovely!

[stefanocollini1]

You are my favourite singer,

ciao

[ingerannasanga]

What a beautiful song!

[markkris1007]

Your song really helped me tonight.

[youpipe555]

hey I read your story and thought you'd like to know that your song really is an inspiration to mine. I'm not quite much of a composer but I no longer need to search more youtube videos on songwriting. thanks

[sugarswtbadgirl]

Absolutely breathtaking!

[cliffordodelljones2]

that was the longest info I have ever read. Great song though. You did great.

[TheKiara78]

Muy buena!!