Cover art for It’s My Turn by Aretha Franklin

It’s My Turn

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Aug. 20, 19811 viewer

It’s My Turn Lyrics

[Intro]
I can't cover up my feelings
In the name of love
Or play it safe
For a while that was easy
And if living for myself
Is what I'm guilty of
Go on and sentence me
I'll still be free

[Verse 1]
It's my turn
To see what I can see
I hope you'll understand
That this time's just for me
Because it's my turn
With no apologies
I've given up the truth
For those I've tried to please
But now it's my turn
Even though I don't have all the answers
At least I know that I'll take my share of chances

[Chorus]
And there ain't no use in holding on
Because nothing stays the same
So I'll let it rain
Because the rain ain't going to hurt me
And I'll let you go
Although I know it won't be easy
[Verse 2]
It's my turn
With no more room for lies
For years I've seen my life
Through someone else's eyes
But now it's my turn
To try and find my way
And if I should get lost
At least I'll own today
Because it's my turn
Oh, it's my turn
Yeah

[Chorus]
And there ain't no use in holding on
Because nothing stays the same
So I'll let it rain
Because the rain ain't going to hurt me
And I'll let you go
Although I know it won't be easy

[Verse 3]
It's my turn
To see what I can see
I hope you'll understand
That this time's just for me
Because it's my turn
To turn and say goodbye
I sure would like to know
That you're still on my side
Because it's my turn
It's my turn
It's my turn
[Outro]
To start from number one
Trying to undo
Some damage that's been done
But now it's my turn
To reach and touch the sky
No one's going to say
At least I didn't try
It's my turn
Yes, it's my turn
It's my turn
It's my turn

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Credits
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Arranged by [Backing Vocals]
Arranged By [Strings]
Electric Piano
Recorded At
Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Atlantic Studios, New York, NY; Wally Heider Studios and Sunset Sound, Los Angles, CA
Release Date
August 20, 1981
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