Stars on Broadway - Morgan Wallen

Chapter 57 - Writing Through the Grief

The farmhouse had become both a place of comfort and sadness for Georgie. Her father's absence was palpable, and each room held memories that made her heart ache. Yet, despite the overwhelming grief, something inside her was stirring. It was that same familiar pull that always came when she had too much emotion to carry—her music.

Sitting in the quiet of the guest room one evening, Georgie reached for her guitar. Her fingers hovered over the strings for a moment, and then she started to play. The music came first, a slow, mournful melody that seemed to echo the weight in her chest. The words followed not long after, pouring out of her as if they had been waiting for the right moment.

The first song was about her feelings of loss. It was raw and emotional, capturing the depth of the emptiness she felt without her father by her side. This was her way of processing the finality of his death, of confronting the painful reality that he was gone.

"Goodbye, Daddy"
By Georgie Day

Verse 1:
It's quiet now, without you here
I try to be strong, but it's so hard, I fear
The world keeps turning, but I stand still
Learning how to live without you is uphill

Chorus:
Goodbye, Daddy, though I'm not ready
How do I carry on when you're not steadying me?
Your love was my anchor, my safe place to land
Now I'm drifting in a world I don't understand
Goodbye, Daddy, I'll miss you forever
But your love will guide me through this stormy weather

Verse 2:
I'll hold onto the memories, the moments we shared
But the weight of this loss is too much to bear
I wasn't ready to let you go, not now, not yet
But I'll carry you with me, I'll never forget

Chorus:
Goodbye, Daddy, though I'm not ready
How do I carry on when you're not steadying me?
Your love was my anchor, my safe place to land
Now I'm drifting in a world I don't understand
Goodbye, Daddy, I'll miss you forever
But your love will guide me through this stormy weather

Bridge:
I'll keep you in my heart, where you'll always be
In every song, in every note, you're still a part of me

Chorus:
Goodbye, Daddy, though I'm not ready
How do I carry on when you're not steadying me?
Your love was my anchor, my safe place to land
Now I'm drifting in a world I don't understand
Goodbye, Daddy, I'll miss you forever
But your love will guide me through this stormy weather

As Georgie finished the song, she wiped away the tears that had fallen silently down her cheeks. This was her goodbye, the one she couldn't fully express at the funeral. But now, through the music, she could let it out.

The next song came more naturally. It was a celebration of her father's life, a tribute to the man he had been—a loving husband, a devoted father, and a person who always made others feel at ease. The song was brighter, filled with warmth and joy, even in the sadness of his passing. It wasn't just about saying goodbye—it was about remembering who he was and the legacy he left behind.

"The Man You Were"
By Georgie Day

Verse 1:
You were the light in every room, the smile that never dimmed
The one who always knew how to let the good times in
With every story, every laugh, you made the world feel right
And even in the darkest days, you were my shining light

Chorus:
You were the man who showed me love, who taught me how to care
With every step, you walked beside me, showing me you were always there
You were the one who lifted me, even when times were tough
The man who gave me everything and always made it enough
The man you were, I'll carry with me
In every song, in every memory