Waiting in Line (The Beard Song) - OdilonGreen

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I promised myself that whatever the prompt was, I would diligently write to the prompt... but the song would also be about beards. I think I succeeded in bringing the prompt ("Waiting in Line") and facial hair together with this song. Obviously a quick mix, etc. But I have to say, I am very pleased with how this came out! Waiting in Line (The Beard Song) (c) 2017 Odilon Green VERSE 1 I was waiting in line At the convenience store A new razor in my hand I’d landed a job In a fancy office And they made a firm demand That I shave off my beard And go clean-chinned They thought it was more dignified And though it cut my soul I had a family to feed So I would do it, though it killed me inside CHORUS Life isn’t fair Life isn’t fair Dear god, how life isn’t fair Having to choose Between feeding my kids Or keeping my facial hair VERSE 2 As I advanced in the line The man before me Turned and saw what I held in my hand Though I couldn’t see his mouth Through his big bushy beard His voice boomed in irate command He said, “put away that razor Don’t you dare to buy it Cutting whiskers like your takes a toll Making money is good But it’s not a fair trade To get some cash for selling your soul” CHORUS Life isn’t fair Life isn’t fair Dear god, how life isn’t fair Having to choose Between paying the rent Or keeping my facial hair BRIDGE And then as one, each person in line Added their voice to the mix And like a beard Made up of single hairs There’s no problem this crowd couldn’t fix They said “keep your beard, forget that job Don’t worry about making your rent With a beard like that, we’ll all chip in Because your whiskers are heaven sent” CHORUS Life is great Life is grand I was so happy I broke down and cried Now I’ll never shave Never trim or cut My beard will always provide