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October 19, 2026




Why Now

Submitted: June 24, 2026 at 1:24 pm Composed/performed by: Debra Hadraba, debra@honoryourtruth.com   Copyright: 2026

Lyrics sheet: https://mnsongwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/10/WHY-NOW-1.rtf

Lyrics:

WHY NOW
This is amazing, I think you’re terrific
It’s amazing
So extraordinary that I’m meeting you
Not great timing, you surprised me

WHY NOW, WHY NOT BEFORE
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, NOT GOTTEN TIRED
WHY NOW, WHY NOT BEFORE
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, BUT I’LL TRY AGAIN

Here we go, walkin’ down the road
It’s not over yet, it’s not over
Put down the map, it never made much sense
I’m not going that way, I’m not done yet
Not socially normal, don't know how to older
I still feel like a kid and won't quit

WHY NOW, WHY NOT BEFORE……

I’ll keep my dreams, why would I throw them away
I will find another version,
It was never gonna turn out how we imagined anyway
I accept my past and what I’ve done with it
Suddenly my point of view has shifted
Everything looks different and I don’t know what to do with this
Suddenly my point of view has shifted
Everything looks different and I don’t know what to do with this

WHY NOW, WHY NOT BEFORE…….

You may send song comments directly to me at debra@honoryourtruth.com

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Member ID: Debra Hadraba

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