Story Behind The Song

I produced a compilation Christmas CD this past summer called "A Chick Singer Night Christmas." I wanted to write an original Christmas song but wanted to do something unique. I have always loved the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," and I decided to write about the general themes in that movie. Listeners familiar with the movie will recognize references to Zuzu's petals and Bedford Falls, but the themes are universal and by the end of the song, the listener will feel inspired. One of my friends burst out crying when she listened to it for the first time. George Bailey was considering suicide and this song will speak to anyone who's ever had similar thoughts. This song will make them realize their life has meaning.

Song Description

In the movie, George Bailey wonders if everyone would be better off if he'd never been born. He's given the gift of seeing what the world would be like if he had never been born. Bedford Falls is gone, it's now called Pottersville. Zuzu's petals are no longer in Georges pocket. In desperation, George prays "Show me the way, show me the way." In the end, he realizes that his life had great meaning, touched many other lives in a positive way...and he really had a wonderful life.

Lyrics

Sometimes I think I've gone crazy....
Nobody here knows my name
My memory seems to escape me.....
'cause nothing in this town looks quite the same
When Bedford Falls - isn't here at all
Where oh where are all - Zuzu's petals?

Misfortune and trouble surround me.....
I'm tired and tattered and torn
Wonder if God even hears me....
Maybe be better if I'd never been born
When Bedford Falls isn't here at all
where oh where are all... Zuzu's petals?

Bridge:

Don't you see, what a mistake it would be?
Don't throw it all away, don't throw it away, just pray...
Show me the way, show me the way, please show me the way

Suddenly back in my pocket, .....
magically they reappear
Her petals are back to remind me....
God hears our prayers, He's always near ...Oh...
Now Bedford Falls.... just like I recall
I'm so grateful for all ....my Zuzu's petals







What a wonderful life,
what a wonderful, wonderful life,
It's a wonderful life........

It's a wonderful life,
It's a wonderful, wonderful life,
It's a wonderful life........

It's a wonderful, what a wonderful
It's a wonderful life,
It's a wonderful life........

You've been given a great gift. The chance to experience the world as if you had never been born. Each person's life touches others in ways we could never imagine or understand. I want you to understand this. You really have a wonderful life.

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