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The opening riff belies the rest of the song. It starts off melancholy and then suddenly shifts to an upbeat rhythm. This reflects how I feel sometimes. When you suffer from depression, life can feel like constant dread, but if you convince yourself this state is temporary and there are good days ahead, you can get through the rough days. And sometimes—suddenly—you are in a better place. And it makes you appreciate the good days even that much more. "I know I can be happy" is a mantra that gets me through dark days.

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When it comes to opening my heart
I wouldn’t even know where to start
I truly never know what to say
I don't know why I am this way

I know I can be happy
Take a lap and I’ll be back you'll see
I know I can be happy I’ll slay
I know I can be happy
Take a lap and I'll be back you’ll see
I know I can be happy one day
And nothing nothing nothing will
Stand in my way

When life feels like everything’s gone wrong
I like to write to write my stupid ass songs
Sometimes I feel like a tragic display
When I remember it's not always this way

I know I can be happy
Take a lap and I’ll be back you'll see
I know I can be happy I’ll slay
I know I can be happy
Take a lap and I'll be back you’ll see
I know I can be happy one day
And nothing nothing nothing will
Stand in my way

I know I can be happy
Take a lap and I’ll be back you'll see
I know I can be happy I’ll slay
I know I can be happy
Take a lap and I'll be back you’ll see
I know I can be happy one day
And nothing nothing nothing will
Stand in my way

credits

from Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned (Acoustic Version), released March 18, 2022
Vocals: Betty Reed
Producer: Evan Redwine
Acoustic Guitar: Nate Dugger
Percussionist: Josh Hunt

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Betty Reed Nashville, Tennessee

Hi Bandcamp Listeners! Thanks for stopping by. I write songs. I sing those songs. I record some of those songs. I hope you like them!

I cope with depression. I'm dyslexic. I spend too much money on makeup. I have a cat. I have hopes and dreams.

New music coming in 2022. Appreciate your support!
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