{"id":"9890aecd-3240-4972-bb55-07e7ecc72d51","title":"Keep Singing On","artist":"Alex Wilson (songwriter)","album":null,"year":2025,"genre":"Country/Folk/Singer-Songwriter","duration":"3:52","lyrics":"Verse 1:\nCame to this town with a song in my heart,\nVoice full of dreams, but the world’s played hard.\nWaitin’ on tables, sweepin’ floors till dawn,\nHoldin’ to hope when the money’s all gone.\n\nChorus:\nKeep singin’ on, let the truth ring true,\nEvery note’s a fight for the life I pursue.\nThrough the ache and the doubt, I’ll still raise my song,\nHeart’s still burnin’, so I keep singin’ on.\n\nVerse 2:\nMama’s voice echoes, said I’d shine someday,\nBut she’s gone to glory, and I’m still findin’ my way.\nThis old guitar’s my only friend some nights,\nSingin’ to shadows, chasin’ stage lights.\n\nChorus:\nKeep singin’ on, let the truth ring true,\nEvery note’s a fight for the life I pursue.\nThrough the ache and the doubt, I’ll still raise my song,\nHeart’s still burnin’, so I keep singin’ on.\n\nBridge:\nBills stack high, and the dreams wear thin,\nBut my soul’s got a fire that won’t give in.\nEvery scar’s a story, every tear’s a call,\nI’ll sing through the silence till I’ve given it all.\n\nVerse 3:\nRemember her words like they were yesterday,\n\"Darling, don't you ever let them steal your grace away.\"\nThough the road is long and the path unclear,\nHer melody guides me, and casts out all fear.\n\nChorus:\nKeep singin’ on, let the truth ring true,\nEvery note’s a fight for the life I pursue.\nThrough the ache and the doubt, I’ll still raise my song,\nHeart’s still burnin’, so I keep singin’ on.\n\nOutro:\nSo here’s my voice, let it carry me home,\nThrough empty rooms where my dreams still roam.\nNo matter how heavy, I’ll carry this dawn,\nWith love in my heart, I keep singin’ on.","notes":"Suggested Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar (fingerpicked or strummed), Pedal Steel Guitar, Upright Bass, Light Percussion (brushes on snare, subtle kick drum), Harmonies in the choruses.\nTempo: Moderate, slightly building in intensity as the song progresses.\nKey: G Major.\nBPM: 88.\nMood: Hopeful, melancholic, determined.\nPerformance Notes: The song should start intimately, with just the acoustic guitar and vocal. As the song progresses, the other instruments gradually enter to build the emotion. The harmonies in the chorus should be tight and soulful, adding depth to the message. The bridge should have a raw, emotional delivery, showcasing the vulnerability of the singer. The outro should return to a more intimate feel, with just the acoustic guitar and vocal to close out the song. A subtle reverb on the vocals and a slightly warmer tone on the guitar would enhance the emotional impact.","description":"\"Keep Singing On\" is a heartfelt country-folk ballad about perseverance and chasing dreams against all odds. The song follows a young woman's journey, balancing the hardships of making ends meet with the unwavering hope fueled by her passion for music. Her late mother's encouragement and the solace found in her guitar serve as constant reminders to keep pushing forward, even when faced with doubt and financial strain. The song builds from intimate verses to powerful, anthemic choruses, culminating in a hopeful outro that speaks to the enduring power of music.","image_url":"https://v3.fal.media/files/penguin/vZDGL0XoDkOczud4Zob1H.png","audio_url":"https://mxlidlmuqqztsxikjnpe.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/song-audio/8471cf64-36eb-4f5a-9b4c-7a04342118f5/KeepSingingOn-1752438985477.mp3","created_at":"2025-06-19T22:23:44.970219+00:00"}