'You're A Survivor' (original ukulele song)

I'm sorry for the depressing and somewhat sensitive topic of this song. I basically just sing whatever is in my complex and maybe ever-so-slightly warped mind. I promise I will be uploading a happier (or at least darkly humorous) song soon! I just wrote it and improvised with the singing and chords so excuse the musical side, just take the words, as always! :-)

LYRICS:

Your face said it all,
When me met on the stairs,
Caught you unawares,
Wearing shades on a rainy day.
Are you OK?
Are you OK?

You walked into a door,
You tripped on the stairs,
You slipped on the floor,
You were to blame,
Or so you said.

Chorus:
I'd give up my life
To see you smile again,
Lend you my shoulders
To burden your pain.

The night we cried,
As I tried and tried,
Begged and pleaded
You to stay
Where you were safe.
You weren't OK,
You weren't OK.

The day you left,
You came to mine,
You realised you
Weren't to blame,
And the boys in blue [police in the UK]
Did what they had to do,
As we held you.

CHORUS

You're a dreamer,
You're a saint,
You're a lover,
But you ain't,
Nobody's fool,
Ain't nobody's fool,
Don't ever say it,
Don't ever think it,
You're a survivor.

(C) ruth7784 2009

I dedicate this song to anyone that has been hurt by somebody they love. I would love it if that was nobody but I realise that it isn't the case :-( If you are watching this and you are in the situation my characters are in, I'm begging you, please get help. If you need to talk, I am a good listener X

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• makala
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• original
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• ruth7784
• domestic
• violence
• abuse
• survivor

[PuddinCute]

So beautiful. Would you be willing to share the chords?

[ruth7784]

@PuddinCute Hi :-) Thank you so much! :-) I have no idea what chords I played. I made it up as I went along, sorry! X

[kultan85]

This gave Me the shivers... so so SO beautiful.. You got this very sensitive beautiful voice with a certain calm, slipping trough that is so nice.. secure and real.

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much Angel! I'm glad you like my voice, I get pretty paranoid about it, I do my best lol. :-) Hugs X

[BrianDornTFP]

Wow, this is truly moving. A superb write and equally impressive performance. Great stuff!

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much, Brian! Your comment made me smile :-D Peace X

[Skitzic]

This was so sad...but very moving.

[ctrymaus]

Thank you so much for submitting this as a video response to "I Got Flowers Today". It is so perfect. So moving, so upsetting, so lovely, and so ultimately optimistic. I love this song! You are an amazing songwriter, Ruth. Many hugs!!

[UnluckyMum]

This is one of my favourites of yours :)

[MJDreamWalker13]

I was looking for a different song, but you got me very positively surprised. Good job.