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Try To Be Gay

from Live In Vegas by Rachel Parris

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written for country singer character, Gracie-Lou

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When I was a little girl, My mama taught me right from wrong.
“Your life may not be easy darlin, life’s not like a song.
You’ll love a man too deeply, and sure your heart’ll break
You’ll love him and forgive him, ‘cos men will make mistakes"

"So try to be gay. (x2)
A woman causes far less grief and pain.
And God knows I love your daddy,
but of all the charms he had, he
Never understood me like
your Aunty Jane."

"Try to be gay.
Try to be gay.
I know it’s not a choice but try to choose.
I know I shouldn’t oughtta
But I want a lesbian daughter
To share conversations complimenting boobs”

It was just then I looked at her and realised the truth.
She may have loved my daddy
But she also loved the foof.
She wanted me to have the freedom that she never had.
She wanted me to get the kicks she couldn’t get from dad.

Mama, you’re gay (x2)
And I don’t believe that Aunty Jane’s my aunt.
I’m proud to call you mom and
We have plenty things in common,
But this one thing, ain’t one of ‘em,
I just can’t.

She said,
“Try to be gay” (leave off Mama!)
“Try to be gay” (You’re so intolerant!)
“I can’t believe you refuse to even try.
But if you can’t be gay, then I’ll concede,
You should follow your Daddy’s lead
And I’ll accept you If you’re only bi.”

credits

from Live In Vegas, released October 20, 2014
music and lyrics by Rachel Parris
music produced by Laurence Hobbs
Guitar instrumentals played by James Hancox

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Rachel Parris London, UK

Rachel Parris is an award-winning musical comedian based in London. For more info or to see her live, follow her on twitter or see her website!

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