Lyrics & Music by: Ian McLeish & Ian Petrie
 
 

1.
Didn't have a penny to her name;
Barely had a candle for her flame -
Had the courage only dreams can bring -
That girl could sing.

2.
Not a lot of leather on her shoes -
Lots of time unknown, just paying dues;
She perservered throughout and did her thing -
And she sure could sing.

Bridge 1.
Good things come to those who wait and her time finally came -
Some white-trash, no-account backwoods girl
Has 'em calling out her name...

3.
Done her time, out playin' on the road -
In bars and honky-tonks, her passion showed;
She took the stage, her voice began to ring -
That girl could sing.

4.
Got 'em lining up when she's in town -
Doesn't have a man to tie her down;
Ain't got time for passions or a fling -
The girl wants to sing.

Bridge 2.
And though her dreams have all come true, she's as nice as the day is long;
Her fans know they can count on her
To soothe them with a song...

5.
And when she finally hangs it up for good -
She'll be satisfied she did the best she could;
Opened up her heart, and her voice took wing -
That girl could sing.
 

Copyright: 2001 Ian McLeish & Ian Petrie
Published: 2001  Mousehole Music SOCAN