Am I Here To Stay
This song examines the feelings of being stuck in a life situation that doesn't feel right anymore, and the uncertainty of not knowing whether to stay or move on. It begins with a treble soloist, and the opening solo section is followed by a short a cappella section (optional piano accompaniment is available in the SAB score). Written in the style of a Broadway-pop power ballad, the song builds with full choir until the final chorus, then comes back down as the soloist returns for one last moment of vulnerability.
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Instrumentation: Piano/Synth/Guitar/Bass/Drums/Percussion/2 Tpt/1 Tbn/Alto, Tenor Sax
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There's something keeping my feet from moving forward There's something holding me back from moving on There was a future I was going toward But now I'm bored Or am I insecure It's hard to know for sure If I could only see myself in twenty years If I could only know who I'll become How do I get to that place where I belong? Could I be wrong? How do I read the signs To give me some peace of mind How do I decide if this is right for me? How do I know where I should go from here? The path ahead is so unclear There's nothing to light my way Here I am, but am I here to stay? Am I in the right place? Is this the right time to be here? Should I stay? Should I move on? How will I know? It may be time to take space It might be the time to get my head clear No one else is here to guide me I gotta listen for that voice inside me 'Cause I gotta decide if this is right for me I need to know where I should go from here The path ahead is so unclear There's nothing to light my way Here I am, but am I here to stay? (Anita Cracauer)
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