Call It as I See It

from Tightropes & Loose Ends by Bet Smith and The Currie Brothers

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My hands are soiled and stained
If you can't hold on, then how come you came
My hands are soiled and stained
I have never been small or weak
If you loved me, would you love a beast
I have never been coy, nor meek

Am I not a woman if I am not a saint
My mother was strong, and my daddy was brave
Can you hold me, or are you ashamed?
Am I not a woman if I am not a saint

Am I not a woman if I don't cry
Am I not a woman if I look you in the eye
If I am not sorry and if I am not shy
Am I not a woman if I don't cry

My hands are soiled and stained
If you can't hold on, then how come you came
My hands are soiled and stained
I have never been small or weak
If you loved me, would you love a beast
I have never been coy, nor meek

If you let me in, I would sing you a song
You have never been loved by a heart so strong
If you let me in, I could need you a litte
Does it feel right or does it feel wrong

Are you not a man if I hold my own
Are you not a man if I like to be alone
If I call it as I see it, If I'm solid as a stone
Are you not a man If I hold my own

My hands are soiled and stained
If you can't hold on, then how come you came
My hands are soiled and stained
I have never been small or weak
If you loved me, would you love a beast
I have never been coy, nor meek

My hands are soiled and stained
If you can't hold on, then how come you came
My hands are soiled and stained

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from Tightropes & Loose Ends, released December 31, 2017

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Bet Smith Gravenhurst, Ontario

Bet Smith is a Canadian alternative folk singer-songwriter who weaves environmental and socio-political philosophy into rich, reflective compositions. With a voice that is gentle and familiar, Smith offers elegant melodies locked to lyrics that are paced and precise. ... more

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