From the recording This is My World 2023
“I’m a Folk Singer” is a heartfelt, autobiographical anthem that celebrates the authenticity, resilience, and spirit of a true troubadour. With honest lyrics and a warm melody, the song follows the journey of sharing music, stories, and smiles with audiences around the world. It’s about embracing your calling, staying genuine even in the face of criticism or changing times, and finding joy in the simple mission of making people happy. Through every verse and chorus, “I’m a Folk Singer” reminds us that real fulfillment comes from living true to yourself and giving your heart to the world—one song at a time.
Lyrics
I'm moving along singing my song sharing my soul around the globe
When I get to play it’s all worthwhile
Men and women boys and girls my only mission in this world
Is to have the chance to make you smile
I’m a folk singer doing my part I’m a folk singer with all my heart
Writing about the way I see it
I’m a folk singer yes it’s true I’m a folk singer that’s what I do
It’s simple because I was born to be it
Speak my mind and have thick skin not every song’s gonna be a win
And I might look bad when I’m out to do good
Gotta be real I can’t be fake even if I make mistakes
It’s harder to get to heaven then to Hollywood
I’m a folk singer doing my part I’m a folk singer with all my heart
Writing about the way I see it
I’m a folk singer yes it’s true I’m a folk singer that’s what I do
It’s simple because I was born to be it
No one tells me what to say no one taught me how to play
I’m just going with my inner rhythm
On the street or on the stage I’m gonna sing till my old age
Even if I die an unknown legend
As I age I’ve heard them say I don’t fit into the groove today
But I’ll keep flowing in my own direction
Just because the times have changed the song still remains the same
It just takes some different words to teach the lesson
And I’m a folk singer doing my part I’m a folk singer with all my heart
Writing about the way I see it
I’m a folk singer yes it’s true I’m a folk singer that’s what I do
It’s simple because I was born to be it