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Old Man Doubt

You know I could have been a rich man, maybe a Hollywood movie star. Or rocking out on some spot-lit stage, singing songs and playing my guitar. My fans would swoon and beg to touch me, and they would tell me that I’m just grand. But because of you, I’m all alone, too afraid of failure to make a stand. Chorus: I don’t want you. I don’t need you, not gonna stay here and feed you. Because I have got a new plan, I’m hiding here inside my sleeve. Done with doubting and with lying, with failing at what I’m trying. I know I can do anything, as long as I can just believe. I have decided to move along, stop lying here curled up on the floor. Forget the past it can kiss my ass, I’m gonna toss you right out the door. Not listening to what you have to say, you’re always telling me what to do. Now get out of here and hit the road, cause you and me are finally through. Repeat Chorus: So, if like me, you’ve spent all your life, trying hard to make your dreams come true But every time you nearly reached one. Old Man Doubt took it away from you. If you’re too afraid to start over, and don’t know if you can dream again. Don’t listen to what he has to say, because Old Man doubt sure ain’t your friend.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 12/18/2023 7:18:00 PM
I like this lots Jerry, if in doubt kick ‘Old Man Doubt’ out, very good advice… Belle
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Date: 12/17/2023 2:11:00 PM
Old man and old lady doubt….alive and kicking!! Ha…..Brilliant write Brother Jerry!! Debx
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/18/2023 6:49:00 PM
Thanks so much, sister Deb.
Date: 12/17/2023 9:38:00 AM
Exactly. Well written Jerry. Kick that doubt out ! Motivating, my friend :)
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/18/2023 6:48:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi. It took a while to realize that there are hundreds of people in this world with the same taste as me and hundreds who do not care for what I write.
Date: 12/16/2023 5:49:00 PM
Brilliant work, esp. to work such truth into a great lyric. A FAVE for me, Jerry. Thanks, gw
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/18/2023 6:46:00 PM
Thank you Gershon. Have a wonderful day, my friend.
Date: 12/16/2023 4:56:00 PM
Old Man Doubt is alive and living well inside many of us. I loved the lyrical quality of your words and could almost hum a tune. I also appreciate the wisdom in your words. I enjoyed the repetitive chorus as well. Nicely done, Jerry. Have a great evening, Sara
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/18/2023 6:45:00 PM
Thanks, Sara. I can always hear a tune in my head and then write the lyrics to match that tune.
Date: 12/16/2023 11:34:00 AM
I wonder if you sing or just write lyrics, which you do very well..
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/18/2023 6:43:00 PM
I do not sing in public and unfortunately, I don't play any instruments. My father was in a band in his early years and my youngest son has recorded several CD's. So musical abilities abound around me but not in me.
Date: 12/16/2023 10:28:00 AM
I think the seeds of old man doubt are planted in us from a very early age, be it a parent or schoolteacher, they may have said things in the heat of the moment and thought nothing of it but to a child it just grows within. We should feel the fear and do it anyway or our book of life will have chapters of regret. Tom
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/18/2023 6:39:00 PM
Great advice, Tom. Children are a treasure and should be encouraged even in their failures.

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