The Reason Why

by Linny Simkin

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The Reason Why
Words & music © Linny Simkin 2004

My little girl, my little boy, bundles of wonder and of joy
You seem to think the world’s a carnival, a great big shiny toy
But times are tough, the world’s at war, people are mad, people are poor
You believe I can do anything. I wish I could do more

I wish I could save the world and wrap it up for you
You deserve a better place. I’ll see what I can do
‘Cause I want to try to save the world and you’re the reason why

I’ve got a job that takes my days, errands to run and bills to pay
A dog to walk, a lawn to mow. I feel the time ticking away
But when I’m home, I see you smile, forget my problems for a while
‘Cause nothing else can set a grown-up free like playing with a child

I wish I could save the world. If I only had the time
You deserve a paradise. I may be past my prime
But I want to try to save the world and you’re the reason why

(solo)

How did you learn all that you know? When did your passion start to show?
And when you talk about what you believe, you absolutely glow
You’ve got ideas and you’ve got plans. They’re not just dreams, I understand
‘Cause darlin’, anything you try to do, I’m pretty sure you can

Maybe you can save the world. You’ll know just what to do
Maybe you can build a place as beautiful as you
Go ahead and try to save the world, ‘cause you’re the reason why

Darling I believe you’ll save the world.

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released September 12, 2013
Linny Simkin: vocals and guitar
Mary Simkin-Maass: violin and vocals

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