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There once was a Scotswoman, an old maid she’d plainly seem
But inside her was a golden voice — to free it was her dream
So she got up all her gumption and she knew she’d do her best
But she had to face the world, and it would put her to the test
Before a crowded audience and judges she appeared
When they saw her they could only roll their eyes and laugh and sneer
But when she opened wide and let her singing finally start
She changed each and every mind and she won each and every heart
And thanks to the three judges for giving her a shot
No longer can we all deny just what we’ve somehow always known
Anyone can have a talent of their own
In just hours your own image, frumpy dress, hair frizzy curled
Soon was winning over millions as it traveled ’round the world
Your stardom was assured and yet your lasting legacy
Would be inspiring every person that they, too, could live their dream
And thanks to the three judges for giving her a shot
No longer can we all deny just what we’ve somehow always known
Anyone can have a talent of their own
The world could finally see how many places talent dwells
Hiding in each nook and cranny, sometimes even from ourselves
Could we each be known world ’round? No, that just wasn’t in the cards
But we still could use our talents, we just needed better odds
So like Susan, we all put our talents out there on display
And the people right nearby would help each other make their way
Though precious few became well known from Buenos Aires to Rome
Nearly all were satisfied to share their talents close to home
And thanks to the three judges for giving her a shot
No longer can we all deny just what we’ve somehow always known
Anyone can have a talent of their own
Exchanging all our gifts we all became much more content
And with our means and ends aligned, we all could easily pay the rent
A modest and more stable life replaced our chronic panic
And even global warming stopped as farms all went organic
Yes, all the countless problems against which we’d always fight
They all faded away, they all were were gradually made right
Lasting happiness replaced all of the things for which we toiled
And it all began with inspiration from Miss Susan Boyle
And thanks to the three judges for giving her a shot
No longer can we all deny just what we’ve somehow always known
Anyone can have a talent of their own Yes, thank you Susan Boyle for giving all you’ve got
And thanks to the three judges for giving her a shot
No longer can we all deny just what we’ve somehow always known
Anyone can have a talent of their own
So many people have been inspired by Susan Boyle, and so was I. Hopefully this song speaks for itself about just how inspiring Susan can be for everyone!
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