The assignment: "Use the word 'sky' somewhere in your song."
lyrics
ch:
You should know you were made for the sky
You should know you were made for the sky
But you've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way
You've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way
ch:
You should know you were made for the sky
You should know you were made for the sky
But you've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way
You've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way
v1:
All the time it takes for you to lay down your bets
It's not fear that's keeping you from living
Keep in mind that you cannot erase your regrets
It appears you are forgiven
ch:
You should know you were made for the sky
You should know you were made for the sky
But you've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way
You've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way
v2:
When the whip comes down, it whispers in your ear
"Watch out, boy, you've got some eyes upon you"
You can leave this town, but you can never disappear
No matter how much you might want to
- some sort of solo -
ch:
You should know you were made for the sky
You should know you were made for the sky
But you've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way
You've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way
v3:
Picture everything you love, in ash & dust
Watch it blow away into the night air
Venture forth in humbleness & love, but if you must...
Be the answer to your own prayer
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