Lyrics

The Nightclub Singer
[Verse 1]
She was Eileen on stage, but Val to us all
With a voice like velvet and posture so tall
At the House on the Hill, she lit up the night
In a gown full of glamour, catching the light
She sang of sentimental journeys and how those were the days
A beautiful woman, set hearts all ablaze
The crowd held its breath when she started to sing
And for a moment, the world stopped turning to hear her sing
[Chorus]
Now I sing my own songs, in boots not high heels
Out where the red dirt keeps things real
Not quite the glamour, not quite her stage
But I carry her fire on every page
She's gone now, but I hope she can see
That I'm a singer too - and she'd be proud of me
[Verse 2]
She gave up the stage lights to raise her six kids
Traded the spotlight for school runs and bids
She showed love through cooking and playing canasta
But the music stayed in her heart ever after
The Nightclub Singer
You'd hear her while tidying, humming a tune
Still singing like stars might walk in the room
[Bridge]
Now and then, I feel her near
In a melody soft or a crowd's quiet cheer
It's her voice in my heart when I step to the mic
Whisperin', "Sing it, love - you're doin' it right"
[Final Chorus]
Now I sing my own songs, in boots not high heels
Out where the red dirt keeps things real
Not quite the glamour, not quite her stage
But I carry her fire on every page
She's gone now, but I know she can see
That I'm a singer too - and she'd be proud of me
[Outro]
She was Eileen on stage...
But to me - just Nana.