Just My Mind and Me

8 weeks ago by @dr_griff

Just My Mind and Me

dr_griff

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Liner Notes

#filk #singersongwriter

We all have these conversations with our inner critics, right?

Lyrics

(Capo 2)

V1
C
Maybe I’m not ready yet
Am
Maybe I will never be
F C
Maybe I should wait a while
G
Waiting won’t kill me
C
Just dip a toe in, pull it back
Am
But never go in swimming
F C
Just wait a while and give it slack
G
The western sky is dimming

V2
My precious inner critic
Wants to keep me safe, I know
But what good is it to be safe
When you refuse to grow?

I have to reassure it
That growing pains are fine
They’re just a part of being
And that’s how you get to shine

Chorus
F
Just my mind and me
C
A heated conversation
F
Just my frightened inner self
G
Afraid of what is new
F
Just my mind and me
C Am
Full of our frustration
F Am
I know I need to do it
G C
To my own self be true

V3
I step into the pool of life
And soak my sweating toes
I wade a little deeper
This is the life I chose

My inner self is shrieking
I reach out a calming hand
“We’re doing fine,” I tell it
“And yes, I understand.”

Chorus

V4
When I emerge, all soaking wet
My inner critic’s mad
I took a risk, I took a chance
And I’m daring to be glad

I know I’ve broken all its rules
But I’m here, I’m safe and sound
It might sulk for a day or two
But I’m glad of what I’ve found

Chorus

Outtro
F Am
I know I need to do it
G Am
To my own self be true
F Am
I know I need to do it
G Am
To my own self be true
F Am
I know I need to do it
G C
To my own self be true

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