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Backstory:

I was feeling kinda down about songwriting one day when the phrase 'don't quit now' came into my head.  I knew that other people feel the same way about life from time to time, but wondered who in particular could I write such a song for.  Being that I work for Milwaukee Public Schools, I thought of our students who participate in Special Olympics.  Shortly thereafter, I dedicated this song to and and have been in regular communication with the great folks who work at the Wisconsin State Office for Special Olympics.  Knowing that this song was going to be destined for greater things than I had initially anticipated, I decided to invest in a full demo.  So, I had some of my best musician friends create the beautiful sound that you hear on the song.  

I had the privilege of singing my song to over 3,000 Special Olympic athletes, numerous volunteers and law enforcement officers from across Wisconsin at their 20th Anniversary Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on Thursday, June 8th.  It was so heartwarming to see the athletes sitting or standing all across the UW-Stevens Point, WI track, clapping their hands to the song and rocking to the music. 

...yeah...THIS is what songwriting is ALL about! 

Lyrics:

                                                  
DON'T QUIT NOW (FOR THE ATHLETES WHO PARTAKE IN THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAMES)
(c)  Lisa L. Medill

Standing at the starting line 
Your heart is beating fast 
You see whose on your left and right 
'N think of milestones you've passed 
You've exercised and trained real hard 
Your body shows the proof with scars 
You must be brave you must be strong 
You've waited for this all year long 

	(chorus)
	Don't quit now
	Give yourself a chance
	Don't quit now
	This could be your turn to dance
	Take a deep breath, take it steady
	You can do it, you are ready
	You've made it this far so reach out
	Don't quit now

This competition’s much more 
Than a trophy or a prize 
It's a chance to grow and explore 
All the gifts you have inside 
If you should stumble and fall down 
Get up dust off and face the crowd 
The finish line is just ahead 
Believe in yourself and these words my friend 

	(chorus)

(bridge)
All that you can do is do all that you can
The only way you'll fail is if you fail to try again... 

	(chorus) first for lines instrumental

	Take a deep breath, take it steady
	You can do it, you are ready
	You've made it this far so reach out
	You've made it this far so reach out
	Don't quit now
        Give yourself a chance
	Don't quit now
	This could be your turn to dance
	Don't quit now
        Give yourself a chance
	Don't quit now
	This could be your turn to dance

(tag)
You've made it this far so reach out
Don't quit now  (repeat 5x)