FREEDOM SONG
(Gary Tedder / Stephanie Booshada)


Billie Jo Spears - 1980



It's times like this when talkin' don't come easy
I wanna cry the tears that used to fall
The words goodbye still echo down the hallway
I watch the phone expectin' him to call

The pourin' rain is such a sad reminder
Of broken dreams and lonely days ahead
I breathe a sigh and wonder how it happened
A change of heart or somethin' that was said

Can't you see that it's over, good, you've played your final hand
Time to pick up the pieces, go and find another man
It was good while it lasted, but it lasted much too long
I can't wait around forever, I'll go sing my freedom song

It may take time to get myself together
I hate to lose, but beggin's even worse
A lesson learned is worth a million questions
A man can be a blessin' or a curse

Can't you see that it's over, good, you've played your final hand
Time to pick up the pieces, go and find another man
It was good while it lasted, but it lasted much too long
I can't wait around forever, I'll go sing my freedom song

Can't you see that it's over, good, you've played your final hand
Time to pick up the pieces, go and find another man
It was good while it lasted, but it lasted much too long
I can't wait around forever, I'll go sing my freedom song



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - September 2018)