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The Girl I Used to Be

Verse 1: She used to wake up with the sunrise, Coffee cup and a crooked smile. Barefoot in the morning dew, Dreamin’ bigger than this small-town mile. But somewhere between the heartbreak, And the years that slipped away, She lost that spark inside her eyes, Now she’s just tryin’ to find her way. Chorus: She’s lookin’ for the girl she used to be, The one who laughed so wild and free. Before the storms came rollin’ in, Before she learned how hard life can be. She’s diggin’ through the ashes deep, Of who she was and who she’ll keep. Oh, she’s still somewhere inside of me— That country gal I used to be. Verse 2: She traded boots for worn-out heels, Traded songs for payin’ bills. Forgot the sound of midnight crickets, And the thrill of backroad chills. But sometimes in the rearview mirror, She swears she catches sight, Of a girl in faded denim jeans, Dancin’ in the firelight. Chorus: She’s lookin’ for the girl she used to be, The one who laughed so wild and free. Before the storms came rollin’ in, Before she learned how hard life can be. She’s diggin’ through the ashes deep, Of who she was and who she’ll keep. Oh, she’s still somewhere inside of me— That country gal I used to be. Bridge: Maybe one day she’ll find her again, Down an old dirt road, past the bend. Singin’ loud with the windows down, Feelin’ the sun, not the weight of this town. Final Chorus: She’s lookin’ for the girl she used to be, And maybe she’ll come back to me. Through dust and tears, I’ll let her see, There’s still some wild left inside of me. She’s diggin’ through the ashes deep, And I believe she’ll rise in me. Oh, I’m still that country gal— The one I used to be.