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I'd Say It Was
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Someone looking back over his/her life, and concludes it was worth all that was endured. Remixed 12/02/07
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Welcome! I am a singer/songwriter of different styles of Christian and Country Music....Enjoy the message I bring, and may your heart be ministered to.
Hello! I'm very glad you stopped in to listen and visit. :) The message I carry is simply this...Jesus loves you and I do too. Hope you enjoy what you hear, and get a blessing from the music, as God does not give His people gifts to just set them upon the shelf, and never be used. I'm only as good as the Lord helps me to be, and I'm thankful for the blessings He has bestowed upon me. I'm NOT perfect, never claimed to be; but on the other hand, I have a message to minister in song, and I do that to the best of my ability. I fully realize there are many songs I demo here that don't fit my style/voice, but I can't run out and get a singer that fits everytime I write a song. :) What I write or cover comes from the heart. I've endured many hard trials in my life, and each one has, in one way or the other made its way into a song that others can relate to. All of my songs except for noted exceptions are free downloads. I'm not a professional by any means, nor am I interested in becoming one; and so the music is given away just as freely as the message was given to me. If you like instrumental music, check out my instrumental page at
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Christian Pop
Charts
Peak #21
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Written, Arranged, and Produced by Tammy Swindell
Rights
(c)08/07
Uploaded
December 02, 2007
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.6 MB • 127 kbps • 5:01
Story behind the song
I wrote this song just after having finished going through the dreaded "Change of life" that all of us must face; and even then, when we least expect it. Dawn Diamond did a cut first, as I originally had written it for her to sing. After several requests to get a version of mine together; I sang it; with plenty of memories going through my mind as I did. There were many feelings that I had while writing this..and they translated right into the song, as I had lived this, and these were my thoughts during the emotional time I had gone through; and it was turbulent, to say the least. But, I did make it through...and was it worth all I'd seen and endured? "I'd Say It Was". :) Enjoy the listen. :D
Lyrics
As I gaze into the Looking glass I see, (Just) a shadow of what I used to be. As I'd journeyed thru my life, so much was lost; I asked myself, "Was it worth the cost?" (Chorus) (Chorus) I'd say it was, For the strength I have earned. I'd say it was, In everything I've learned. Each step that's brought me forward, In time, helped me to see. The answer to these questions; Lies (deep)inside of me; I'd say it was, 2nd Verse: I have given many years of my life, Spending time in loving sacrifice. For all I've seen, I will never be the same And I asked myself, "Was this worth the pain?" (chorus) 3rd Verse: Watching the reflections of my life, Thru tears and pain, many times of strife. The question that I asked myself again. "Was it worth all the times I suffered shame?" (chorus)
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Effekto
Dec 22, 2009
Just great!Your voice is a monument!
Jiri Hajek - composer
Dec 11, 2009
Wonderful song Tammy, your vocal performance is amazing, very expressive voice, my friend!! Jiri
Gordon Larson
Dec 01, 2009
Another well written song with great lyrics and a strong melody. Nice arrangement and harmonies on this one Tammy. Keep it up.
Rosie Clare
Aug 15, 2008
Luv it Luv it! Inspiring. Great job!! Rosie
kaufi
Mar 08, 2008
a wonderful version,....to cry, so nice.
Songhogg
Mar 06, 2008
MISS TAMMY,Droppin by to play your unplugged version of "I'D SAY IT WAS" well written!! It was fri.nite and we headed over to the "POSSUM KINGDOM" section of SHADY BOGG,for the HILLBILLY TRADITION of frogg giggin!! The frogs are plump &juicy&extra FATT!!Well we had bout half a bag full ,when I looked, and there, Floatin over the quicksand was the BELL WITCH in person!!! There ,low and behold on her shoulder,sat the "TOAD FROM HELL" SOO evil,he even scares the ghosts livin in the BOGG!!! Well bout that time,LORETTA takes a peek,Sez HOgg are you thankin,what I'm thankin?? So LORETTA throws down her CHAINSAW and I throw down my BOOMERANG and we hi-tail it back to the cabin,Tomorrow's another adventure!!It's an honor to have MISS TAMMY as a friend!The HOggBillyS
VMP (USA)
Feb 20, 2008
GREAT!! Love the message, outstanding vocal performance, sweet, yet rich and powerful. Wonderful playing, arrangement, and production. The country intro really kicks as well as David's lead guitar sound, everything really. Yes, I went and deleted Kurt, what a klutzo! Guess I paid him back for ya (LOL!) Another potential klutzo move was averted the other day when I sent a message to my friend Morton but left out the T in his name!!!!(aaahhh!!!) Thank goodness I caught it right after I posted it!!! Take care, Mike
jlf1356
Jan 21, 2008
Tammy, you are making some very beautiful music. You have a wonderful voice. You should see what the Lord wants you to do with it. You could go very far in my opinion. JOHN F
Kurt Lewis Neufer
Jan 05, 2008
Hello Tammy, What a lovely masterpiece....... :) Luv N Hugs, Kurty
ALEXIS PATRICK
Dec 30, 2007
TAMMY, You sound great.... I love all your music. You have a very beautiful voice. If you want to record, HONEY THERE'S A REASON please do.Thank you for all your kind words. I am happy that you like the Polar Bears....I am so bored and had to make a change on here too, LOL. My whole life is boring , Thank you for coming to my page. Much Love and Blessings, Lekzee
Hayley Oliver
Dec 16, 2007
Tammy, this is another beautiful song, you and dawn both did an excellent job on the vocals. love Hayley
Bill Wright
Nov 27, 2007
Nice introspective song, Tammy. Style and sound reminds me of Rita Coolidge from the 70s. Well done. ;)
Tony DeLecce
Nov 25, 2007
Hi Tammy, Thanks for coming by. Was not on the computer much with the holiday and all. Got back on today to finish up Everytime You Leave an old remake. Well since I figured out how to rate I'd say it Was deserves all 5 stars everywhich way. A great piece of song writing on this one. Great work! Hope you had a great holiday.
Dave Hanshaw
Nov 16, 2007
Howdy there Tammy! what a great song this is! i really enjoy this one very much! Big % all the way! i am voting big 5's on my other favs. to! I wish you and your family a safe and wonderful weekend! thanks for your great support and friendship to! keep on making the great music! Write On! love, Dave