A Better Way

by Charlotte Kerrigan

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Mama said if you can't say something nice
Don't say anything at all
And I've got nothing to say
I'm tired of all the hatred in the air
People living in fear
Have driven themselves away

But I can't stay quiet forever
I'm at the end of my tether
Hoping for a better day
And I've been silent for too long now
And though I don't quite know how
I need to find a better way
I need to find, I need to find a better way
I need to find a better way

Reminiscing bout when we were young
Life was full of wonder and fun
Chasing the sun
Playing guitar, writing songs
Swimming in rivers, skimming stones
All day long

But the songs have dried on the frets
And I'm too tired to place my bets
Hoping for a better day
And I've been silent for too long now
And though I don't quite know how
I need to find a better way
I need to find, I need to find a better way
I need to find a better way

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released June 15, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Charlotte Kerrigan
Piano and vocals by Charlotte Kerrigan
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Lee Prebble, Surgery Studio, Wellington

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Charlotte Kerrigan Wellington, New Zealand

Bluesy folk soul singer-songwriter Charlotte Kerrigan has been performing in Kapiti for over 15 years with both her original music and covers band Bluesette, and covers group Retro Divas. As well as performing and directing at Coasters Musical Theatre, Charlotte is also co-director of The Wellington Community Choir and writes/arranges songs for this vibrant all-comers choir. ... more

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