From the recording Tough Ones To Love
Written by Amanda Richards
Steve Moore on lap steel guitar and harmonies. Andy Clapp on bass.
Mark Powers on drums.
Amanda Richards on acoustic and electric guitars, lead vocals and harmonies.
Engineered by Justin Phelps at Cloud City Sound and Hallowed Halls in Portland, OR.
Produced by Amanda Richards & Steve Moore
Executive Producers: Amanda Richards & Joe Fox
Lyrics
I borrowed the dress from my cousin
And I did my hair and face for the ball
I sat on the stoop for an hour or so
But my prince never came, nor did he call
And I wish that I could go on
These days have been warm and lazy
But it’s back to pumping gas and pushing broom
‘cause no one but myself can save me
Chorus:
Have the walls of society come crashing down?
There’s creditors calling, no work to be found
But there’s a roof overhead and plenty to eat
Sleeping under the stars and begging in the street
Once upon a time never happened
There’s only the here and the now
And happily ever after
Is just a curtain call and a bow
And I wish that I could go home
To a place like my mama gave me
But I’m out in this world on my own
With no one but myself to save me
Chorus x2
I borrowed the dress from my cousin
And I did my hair and face for the ball
I sat on the stoop for an hour or so
But my prince never came, nor did he call