“George Bailey vs. The World”

I think Jesse recorded this sometime in 2003.  The title is inspired by one of his favorite movies “Its a Wonderful Life”.

We always wanted to record it as a full band but this acoustic recording is really powerful all on its own.

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Lyrics:

I’m trying
To keep my chin up
But my life feels like a test
And there’s no cheat sheet up my sleave

I don’t have all the answers
So now i’m hoping for the best
I’ll see what’s next
And what’s the best for me

What’s the use in complaining
I’ll pretend the sun is shining
Even though I know it’s raining

Everything around me is changing
Don’t want to play their games
You know it’s such a shame

It’s all fun and games until I loose my mind
Will someone please draw the line
I see them getting theirs but someday i’ll get mine
I made it this far i’ll be fine yeah

I’m chasing
Down all these dreams
But my legs are tired
And my motivation gauge is on E

I’m thinking
Maybe this time
Everything will go as planned
So i’ll just give it hell and wait and see

Instead of complaining
I’ll pretend the sun is shining
Even though I know it’s raining

And when I catch these dreams I’ll write
In a letter
“To whom it may concern”
“Things just took a turn for the better”

And it’s all fun and games until I loose my mind
Will someone please draw the line
But until then i’ll be fine yeah

(I’ll be fine)
I’m chasing down all these dreams
I’m sick of playing these games
and seems I’m gonna loose my mind
(I’ll be fine)
I’m chasing down all these dreams
I’m sick of playing these games
and seems I’m gonna loose my mind
(I’ll be fine)
And I know i’ll be fine this time
And no one can take away these dreams cause their mine

And i’ll be fine

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