Song Description

Song about putting yourself in other people's situation when you think you've got it tough.

Lyrics

?It Could've Been Me?

There's a man on the streets,
with another cardboard sign that reads
it's been two days now since I've had anything to eat.
I looked into his eyes while other cars just pass him by.
So I took him to a local diner, and sat by his side.

And as he ate a tuna sandwich, and told me all about his life
He looked at me with grateful eyes, and ask me why. And I said

chorus: It could've been me dying on the streets.
It could've been me who was in need.
It could've been me walking in your shoes- oh
It could've been me in need of you.

There's a girl in the rain strung out on dope and shame
She wants to get back back home & forget her pain.
But addiction is hard to kick when all it takes is one more trick.
She needs to get back to the folks who can help her to quit.

And as I walked to her to that Greyhound bus, and bought a ticket for her ride
she turned to me with tears in her eyes and asked me why.. and I said.

chorus: It could've been me....

bridge: Sometimes we get too occupied to take the time
to lend a helping hand,
to help our fellow man.
So before you turn & walk away
listen to your heart, and you will hear it say..

chorus: It could've been me....


Lyrics: Tara Symone
Music & Lyrics: Gus Caveda

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