Footsteps To A Star

Debbie's off to Nashville
On a Greyhound Bus
She was saving up for college
'Till she quit Toy's R Us
She's got her mother's suitcase
And dad's beat up guitar
The only song he ever wrote
Was "Footsteps to a Star."

The song's about a dreamer
And his beat up old guitar
"Don't follow in my footsteps
When I go reaching for a star"

Dad walked out of Debbie's life
Before she even breathed
A guitar and one half written song
Was all that he bequeathed
Footsteps was a country tune
Guaranteed to jerk a tear
"Don't kick the dust too high
Your road might disappear"

Momma sang a different version
When Debbie talked of going far
"Don't follow in my footsteps
When I go stumbling for a bar"

Debbie's at daddy's doorstep
Hung down as if in pain
Just like an ancient oak tree
That stood a hurricane.
But - no - she had a lucky break
Didn't think to make a call
The song was cut a week ago
"Footsteps" made it after all.

© 1996 Stefan des Lauriers

Stefan,

I love this story and you have some great imagery in these lyrics!

Stefan--

I like the story a lot----NOW IT NEEDS MUSIC AND A SINGER--GOOD LUCK!

Mackie

Howdy Stefan!

Really loved this bit:
"Don't kick the dust too high
Your road might disappear"

best of luck with it.

Uncle Chuck