American Idol Songwriter Contest: "You've Already Won"

I wrote this song for American Idol...and then realized it was the perfect song to uplift and inspire people...and to show that you CAN do anything when you believe in yourself and have others that believe in you! I hope you enjoy it...it's an honor to share it with the world. Wish me luck! May love and light be always yours!
This is a very rough piano/vocal only version. Go to "More From This User" to hear the studio version...
LYRICS:
You've Already Won

Alone, in this quiet space
my heart knows that I've finally found my place
In a world, waiting for change
I know it don't get any better than this.

All my life. I knew that I
would find a doorway
Into a world of light
And no matter what may come
I'd find my way, Now everyday

(Chorus)
I'm grateful, for every hand that picked me up
for every river I've crossed
for every race I've lost along my way
And though the journey is long
you know eventually you'll get there
so live your life, live your life
Like you've already won

When your heart, is open
and you blow your wish
into the waiting wind
then a dream begins and you find
you have wings
and your heart sings

And then you run
your head up high
Your eyes fixed on that star in the sky
And you feel the hands of those
who believe that you can fly
and that is why

(Chorus)
I'm grateful, for every hand that picked me up
for every river I've crossed
for every race I've lost along my way
And though the journey is long
you know eventually you'll get there
so live your life, live your life, child
Like you've already won

Oh yeah, live your life, live your life
Like you've already won

Category:

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• idol
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[joymus]

Jamie,

This is the first time i've seen your vid. I LOVE your song. I wish you the best of luck regardless. I'm a classical singer myself so I really can appreciate your musicianship.

[uglyeddieband]

Thank you SO much! The studio version is a bit smoother! LOL..I appreciate it!

[PopMagical]

okay, so i can't post the link, but google search american idol songwriter myspace, and there is a forum there that says how this whole competition caters to people who basically know someone on the show!! i was so mad, so i'm trying to tell other songwriters about it! maybe we can do something!!!! seriously, go look. then research for yourself. -Suzanne PASS IT ON!!

[uglyeddieband]

Yeah I've seen that. It is what it is!! Thanks for letting us know :)

[JohnSMcCormick]

Hi, Jamie! John here from AI Boards. Just wanted to say I think your song is beautiful. Very nice to listen to. And good luck on getting a call on Monday or Tuesday!

[uglyeddieband]

Hey John! This is the old version LOL>..the studio version is on here and MUCH better!!

Thanks so much!!!

[gensen808]

Beautiful song! Is there a way that I can get the lyrics?

[cambridgegal]

I like that the melody was less cliche than some of the other melodies of songs submitted...

[smileyangel75]

that wasn't bad. it is a bit "rough" as you say but you can hear the potential. i hope you get someone to really make it pop. it's a great song for American Idol. i can totally see it on the finale. don't give up. :þ

[vOddy75]

If only life was as good as this song makes it look like. It might be for some, but it sure isn't for most people.

[maddie189]

so inspirational

[maddie189]

he lost but, he would sound perfect for this song. I think this song is very inspirational.

[dancer61958]

Perfect song for David Archuleta! :) Hope it got picked!

[eejacobsen]

This the perfect song for Idol. Archeluta should sing it since he's already been ordained the next Idol.

Beautiful song none the less.

[missu4u]

beautiful song, i wrote one to but i submitted it one day to late! wish ya luck!!!  (((ONE)))