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I’m Fine, a song written and performed by Kathleen Werth, 10

I’m Fine

Kathleen Werth, 10

I utilized Bandlab (an app with drum beats and mixing options) to put the layering of my song together and form music. You can listen to it at Soundcloud, and read the lyrics below.


I’m Fine

Kathleen Werth, 10

Never thought it’d come to this.
Hearts beat louder than a gunshot.
It’s all too much to bear, can’t take it.
It’s all too much to weigh my shoulders with.

But I’m fine, I’m fine, I keep it on the inside.
I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m fine.

I’m scared, I’m scared.
I’m scared to keep it on the inside.
I’m scared, I’m scared, I’m scared.

Never thought it comes to this.
This is all too much to take.
My chest is pounding, I can’t take a rest.
Never know.

But I’m fine, I’m fine.
I’m fine to keep it on the inside.
I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m fine.
I’m scared, I’m scared, I’m scared.

You know it’s true. Maybe you feel it too.
You know it’s true.
I’m not the only one!

‘Cause I’m fine, I’m fine.
I’m fine to keep it on the inside.
I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m fine.

But I’m scared, I’m scared.
I’m scared to keep it on the inside.
I’m scared, I’m scared, I’m scared.