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Brave Hearts

from Hair of the Cat by Englewood

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I heard a story of a young turtle.
His name was Franklin, he was scared of the dark.
He couldn’t sleep ‘cuz he was scared of his shell too.
So he went on a journey but he left his shell parked.

He braved the wilderness to ask the animals
how not to be scared, as he brushed back his tears.
But everyone told him he’s not the only one.
Everyone told him they’ve got their own fears.

That turtle had a brave, brave heart.
He had brave, brave heart.

I know some kids, they’re smart and they’re strong
but when their Moms get sick
they don’t know what’s going on.
It’s a little bit scary, makes you
want to put your thumb in your mouth,
or maybe yell or cry, or cuddle up close.

But instead you make your bed,
you help your brothers and sisters.
Take your backpack and go out and be who you are.
Go to school and be brave, and save up your stories.
You can tell your Mom you were a star.

Those kids have brave hearts.
You know they do, they have brave hearts.
They’ve got such brave hearts,
it breaks my heart to see such brave hearts.

I know some guys, husbands and fathers.
When their wives get sick they have to keep going on.
Be Dad and Mom too, hold it all together.
Though they’re scared inside, they’ve gotta stay strong.

They have brave hearts.
I see they do, I see such brave hearts.

And what of these women, bedrock of families;
their tubes and their chemicals, and hospital beds.
They still make the birthday cake, and smile for others’ sake.
And keep their own fears locked up tight in their heads.

‘Cuz they’ve got brave hearts

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from Hair of the Cat, released November 1, 2009

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Home-brewed, lo-fi music for grown-ups: making music for fun and non-profits.

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