Worry is Natural

from Volume 1: Resilience by Ashokan Songlab

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Words and Music: Ida Stoever

Ida bravely shared this song she wrote, also from the "Stress & Worry" writing prompt and taught it to the group. This arrangement required the most restraint by the band and was an exercise in leaving space for the emotion of the song and the singer. We drew inspiration from Purple Rain. That's Opal, Ida's biggest fan, singing along on that last line.

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WORRY IS NATURAL

If you're not feelin' well, just take a breather
Don't worry 'bout a thing

If you're stressed and don't feel like comin' 'round
That's ok, we all get that

Don't feel afraid 'cause
Worry's natural
You'll always be
My number one

If you're fallin' down an endless slope
Don't be scared to get back up

If the world falls upside down
you can turn it right side up

Don't feel afraid 'cause
Worry's natural
You'll always be
My number one

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from Volume 1: Resilience, released April 22, 2021
Ida Stoever: lead vocal, ukulele
Opal Merenda: vocal
Lee Collins: drums
Will Merenda: keys
Mike Merenda: guitars
Ruth Ungar Merenda: bass

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Ashokan Songlab Olivebridge, New York

Hudson Valley songwriting and jam collective for homeschoolers produced by Mike + Ruthy of The Mammals.

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