I Leave Standing Tall

single banjo as the core instrument: driving percussive strumming and fast rolls create the rhythm. Female vocal with warm timbre, energetic and aggressive delivery. Layered vocal harmonies in the chorus for power. Minimal backing, all focus on banjo and voice. Bold, confident, high-energy, dynamic contrasts.

[Verse 1] You brought your rules in a paper crown Set them on the table, told me to sit down I read every word, then I crossed them out You can keep your permission, I know what I'm about [Pre-Chorus] I don't bend just to make you pleased I don't hush when you disagree [Chorus] I came here standing, I leave standing tall I won't make myself smaller to fit your walls Say what you want, I won't scare, I won't crawl I came here standing, I leave standing tall [Verse 2] Your polished promises wore thin at the seams You called it a future; I called it a leash I packed my own name and I took back the key Now the road's wide open, and it answers to me [Pre-Chorus] I don't bend just to make you pleased I don't hush when you disagree [Chorus] I came here standing, I leave standing tall I won't make myself smaller to fit your walls Say what you want, I won't scare, I won't crawl I came here standing, I leave standing tall [Bridge] Keep the last word, keep the chair Keep the story you tell out there I know the weight I carried through And I know what I can do [Final Chorus] I came here standing, I leave standing tall I won't make myself smaller to fit your walls Say what you want, I won't scare, I won't crawl I came here standing, I leave standing tall I came here standing, I leave standing tall [Outro] Standing tall I leave standing tall