Sara Bareilles - Seriously (Unreleased Song)

Sara's version of "Seriously", originally written for This American Life and performed by Leslie Odom Jr.
If anyone would like a download link for this song, please contact me on twitter at: pnw__
Lyrics:
Let's start with hope
I threw it in the middle like a skipping stone
The ripples won, son of a gun
Some would not have thought so
But I stand here Commander in Chief
And I take that seriously
But along the way
A rogue ripple turned tidal wave
In reaction to what I tried to do
A rebirth of a nation's hatred
Red, white, and blue
Is black in there too?
Seriously?
One man
Rewriting the book on bad behavior
Maybe cheats the neighbors
Feels he gets what they pay for
We can't
Pat him on the back and send him on through
No man's ignorance will ever be his virtue
Is this the best we can be?
Seriously?
Let's talk of fear
And why I don't bring it in here
It's a dangerous word, it spooks the herd
And we all bleed in the stampede
Fear makes a false friend indeed
And I take it seriously
So hear me now
Before the truth gets drowned out
By a demagogue flexing
Because he's got a God complex
He's history repeating
Angry?
Am I angry?
You ask am I angry?
And I'm at a loss for words
After all we've done
Every battle hard won
Every hair gone gray
In the name of this place
In a history plagued
With incredible mistakes
I pledge my allegiance to these
United divided States
Seriously
Let's end with "why"?
It's a question I
Want to ask of us as a populace
Why not take our time or the weight of this story
Seriously

[@aliciawebb9648]

My dearest, Sara
You are the most thoughtful, unstoppable female force with power and insight who always flawlessly paints pictures through your masterful lyrics and tender but, transformative arrangements to represent all the colors of this beautiful world. Oh, to be the brush in your hand or the canvas you paint upon. You are a remarkable human who makes us all feel your true heart with each note, each breath, each song. Thank you for not ever being afraid to stand up for what is kind and just, for showing empathy and spreading love and acceptance.

[@jessicadodd4855]

chilling still

[@Rae8Anne]

This song is so good. It couldn’t be any more on point too.

[@AdamJMusic23]

So Pure, So Rare, So Live, So SARA.... So Free 🙏♥️🌎🌼

[@Joisu121]

She is a genius!!!! This is amazing!

[@hranilovich]

Moving and beautiful!

[@TJazzka]

Thank you for writing this.

[@turuanu]

I get a kick every time I see my opinions and words in the comments of each and every one of you under her videos. I should join her fan club.

[@brandyhazlett3148]

Great song you really do make great music Sara

[@ColtraneAndRain]

Commenting in 2021!

[@ajrsings]

when can we find sheet music for this!!!

[@rebeccabrincat8813]

any luck with this?! :)

[@mayaandroy123]

Seriously!!!!! Hahaha

[@howardmann8689]

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