Tornado Turnaround

**[Verse 1]** Sun’s high, it's a perfect day, Barbara Smitty’s on her way, Dollywood’s got her feeling so alive, In line for the thrill of her life. She’s waiting for the Tennessee Tornado, Heart pounding fast, she’s good to go, But as she gets closer to the ride, Something stirs deep inside. **[Pre-Chorus]** She hears the screams, the rush of air, But suddenly she’s feeling scared, Can she face this, can she dare? Or is she really unprepared? **[Chorus]** Oh Barbara, Barbara Smitty, Don’t you wanna take that ride? But at the very last minute, You decided to step aside. Oh Barbara, Barbara Smitty, The Tornado was yours to tame, But now you’re walking back down, Will you ever be the same? **[Verse 2]** She looks back, sees the twist and turns, Feels the heat but not the burns, Takes a breath, starts to retreat, Feet moving faster to the beat. Her friends are calling, “Don’t you bail!” But Barbara’s courage seems to fail, “Maybe next time,” she whispers low, As she watches that train go. **[Pre-Chorus]** She hears the screams, the rush of air, But suddenly she’s feeling scared, Can she face this, can she dare? Or is she really unprepared? **[Chorus]** Oh Barbara, Barbara Smitty, Don’t you wanna take that ride? But at the very last minute, You decided to step aside. Oh Barbara, Barbara Smitty, The Tornado was yours to tame, But now you’re walking back down, Will you ever be the same? **[Bridge]** Maybe next time she’ll be brave, Maybe she’ll conquer what she craves, But for now, she’s gotta wait, Find the courage, find the faith. **[Chorus]** Oh Barbara, Barbara Smitty, Don’t you wanna take that ride? But at the very last minute, You decided to step aside. Oh Barbara, Barbara Smitty, The Tornado was yours to tame, But now you’re walking back down, Will you ever be the same? **[Outro]** Barbara Smitty, don’t you fear, There’s always tomorrow, dear, The Tennessee Tornado waits, For the day you embrace your fate.