As I step out onto the stage tonight
I feel a tinge of scary fright;
The curtains are closed,
And so are my eyes,
My dancing shoes are nice and tight,
But I am not ready to dance and take flight.
My dress is beautiful and fit,
But my heart is buried in a pit.
Butterflies fill my stomach,
And I’m thinking I can’t do this!
I am scared to go out in front of all those eyes,
With their fancy clothes and dressy ties.
Look up! My teacher says to me,
As I try to find the key
That fits into my courage cage
That’s deep inside my heart.
Chin up! My teacher says to me,
I do, but I actually want to flee.
Then my friend gives me a nice pat,
And smiles like a friendly cat,
Don’t worry, you’ll do great!
She says like this is so easy.
Just pretend we’re at the studio,
And you’ll dance just like a scenario!
Then I realize this isn’t so tough,
I thought this road was really rough.
It’s not! I can do this!
This isn’t hard at all!
Especially since I am performing for
My family! Not a treacherous shore!
So as I step out onto the stage tonight,
I will be filled with clubby light!
And when the curtains come up,
My chin and eyes will go with it.
My dancing shoes are nice and tight,
And I'm excitedto dance and take flight!
