Why Not Me?

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By - Carrie the Musical
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Ready?
Not

If I can make it down the stairs
If I can make it to the door
If I can open it and say
"Oh Tommy! Hi"
Then maybe he won't even notice that I'm staring at the floor
But if other girls can do this
Why can't I?

If I can keep my knees from buckling
If I can keep my pulse in check
Then I will never give the world a chance to see
That underneath this smile I'm smiling
I'm so totally a wreck
But if other girls get through this why not me?
Why not me?
Why not?

Oh I anticipate the snickers
Oh I expect the kids will stare
But they won't rattle me no matter what they do
I know I may not be welcome
But at least I will be there
And if other girls belong than I do too
Why not me?
Why not me?

I know it's only a dance
And I know it's only one night
But this might be the start of my journey
Out of the shadows and into the light!
Why not me?

I'm gonna talk above a whisper
I'm gonna walk in 3 inch heels
I'm gonna fight the urge to turn around and flee
And then I will feel the magic I'm told anyone can feel
When the stars align and life is filled with possibilities
And if everybody feels that way then why?
Why not me?

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