That's Not Who I Am

Original North Georgia warm gospel soul ballad, 82 BPM, male Bubba storyteller lead and unmistakably female Darlene featured second verse and rich gospel duet, Fingerpicked acoustic guitar, gospel piano, harmonica, responsive Hammond B3, upright slap bass, expressive slide guitar or fiddle, organic drums, Fresh melodic motif, full song arrangement, clear lyrics, natural ending, no vocal impersonation

[Intro: distinct original Holler instrumental opening] [Verse 1: Bubba warm mature male] I've been sad but I'm not sadness I've known fear but I'm not fear I've had anger in the morning Then heard laughter drawing near [Chorus: Bubba male with Darlene female harmony] That's not who I am, that's not all I can be There's a life beyond the names that worry gives to me I can feel a passing feeling And still stand upon my feet I'm a soul still learning mercy More than every thought I meet [Verse 2: Darlene unmistakably female] I've been lonely in a crowded room I've been tired in the sun But the things that pass right through me Don't describe what I've become [Bridge: duo trade lines] I won't shame the honest feeling Or believe it owns my name I'll let it pass and keep on living [Final chorus: full Holler Shakers] That's not who I am, that's not all I can be There's a life beyond the names that worry gives to me I can feel a passing feeling And still stand upon my feet I'm a soul still learning mercy More than every thought I meet [Outro: gentle instrumental refrain, clean ending]

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