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The Bully

from Promise by Karen Savoca

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the bully

the bully can make you cry, the bully can tear you down
tell so many lies they'll run you out of town
twisting the story till nobody knows what's really true
stacking the deck against you, till there is nothing you can do

the bully can bruise your face, the bully can hold you back
smile and steal your place, push you off the track

so choose your fate between the helping hand or fist
pray it's not too late, just think of all the happiness we've missed

the bully can't make the plan, the bully can't drive the car
he's not gonna lift you up, she's not gonna take you far
slowly they whittle down everything you've come to trust
they just don't understand that us and them is all of us

the bully can't win the prize, the bully won't make the peace
they'll cut you down to size, won't turn the other cheek
the bully can't earn the star, the bully won't turn the key
they want to hold the gun, but they're not gonna set you free

let us decide to drop the sword and lift the pen
we've got to stop making the same mistakes over again
you quote the book, believing every word is true
well, do unto me as you would have me do to you


karen savoca - vocals, conga, tambourine, cowbell
peter heitzman - acoustic and electric guitars

written by karen savoca © Alcove/BMI 2011

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from Promise, released March 15, 2011

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Karen Savoca Oneida, New York

Karen’s baby diary reads, "20 months, knows 6 songs." Her mother, a big band singer, was not surprised to find her constantly dancing and singing.

"A voice with this much strength and easy confidence is a rare find. Her songs are filled with good humor, sensuality and nature's simple pleasures. She can work a sly smile into a lyric that makes you smile in spite of yourself." All Music Guide ... more

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