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This Used to be My Playground
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(Madonna cover) One of two Madonna songs I'm having a try with. She actually sang a couple of songs that are in my key. :)
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Queen of the Cover Songs...
This is something I'm doing just for fun -- to live out a lifelong dream since the age of around 7 or so when I realized that I could carry a tune (without the use of a bucket!) and it didn't sound bad. Much love and thanks go to those in my SoundClick family (and now beyond!) who helped to encourage/challenge me to spread my wings to try this out and continue to take it to the next level. Without your kind support I'd still be just a listener (not that there's anything wrong with that).
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #236
Peak in subgenre #6
Author
Shep Pettibone, Madonna
Rights
HFA Lic #1120415727
Uploaded
December 01, 2010
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MP3 4.7 MB • 128 kbps • 5:06
Story behind the song
This song was played during the closing credits of the move "A League of Their Own" NOTE: Karaoke BT used with permission of Karaoke Version (http://www.karaoke-version.com/mp3-backingtrack/madonna/this-used-to-be-my-playground.html)
Lyrics
THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND ============================= This used to be my playground This used to be my childhood dream This used to be the place I ran to Whenever I was in need Of a friend Why did it have to end And why do they always say Don't look back Keep your head held high Don't ask them why Because life is short And before you know You're feeling old And your heart is breaking Don't hold on to the past Well that's too much to ask This used to be my playground (used to be) This used to be my childhood dream This used to be the place I ran to Whenever I was in need Of a friend Why did it have to end And why do they always say No regrets But I wish that you Were here with me Well then there's hope yet I can see your face In our secret place You're not just a memory Say goodbye to yesterday Those are words I'll never say (I'll never say) This used to be our playground (used to be) This used to be our pride and joy This used to be the place we ran to That no one in the world could dare destroy This used to be our playground (used to be) This used to be our childhood dream This used to be the place we ran to I wish you were standing here with me This used to be our playground (used to be) This used to be our childhood dream This used to be the place we ran to The best things in life are always free Wishing you were here with me
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GinNger SparklezZz
Apr 03, 2012
ahhh! i love madonna! she is one of my many insperations, vocally. you did a great job singing this one.
Harry Edgar
Jul 19, 2011
once again a good song and a great vocal
jolee
Dec 31, 2010
The lights on my tree fell to the floor cause the needles were falling off. I had to take it down already:( I wanted you to wish you a happy New Year too! This is one of my favorites and you did a great job!
ROBERT M LISANTI
Dec 15, 2010
Nice work Mary! Keep up the good work! ;o)
Judy Henry Church
Dec 13, 2010
Great song choice! Really enjoyed the layered recording voices too! Awesome!
VMP (USA)
Dec 12, 2010
Great heartfelt tune, excellent!!!
Heleana Maria
Dec 10, 2010
Hi Mary Clare, This song reminded me of the times i would have pushing the merry go round for others and jumping on real fast. I never got hurt from doing this. I think it was so much fun and this song brought back all the good memories. Its a shame that these places are not good anymore or torn down. God Bless and Great Song, Heleana Maria
The Smivets
Dec 10, 2010
Another goodie MC - a song you don't hear often these days and we forget what a good songwriter Madonna is. Suits your voice really well and I enjoyed it.
Paper Rock Scissors
Dec 07, 2010
Spectacular!
Peter Chapman
Dec 03, 2010
You did a very good job! Every word crystal clear. On a song I don't know well at all. So I cannot say that much. It's quite a reflective song, could almost be taken for sad, and that dictates the pace. Even Madonna would admit it's not her favourite (I'm guessing now!) song and I think a more upbeat number suits you both better really.