Lyrics Beth Williams, Music & Vocal Heather Cowles
Rights
2008
Uploaded
April 30, 2009
Track Files
MP3
MP3 2.8 MB • 128 kbps • 3:00
Story behind the song
Developed for "American Idol" songwriter contest
Lyrics
The road rises up in front of me
But without you, what’s ‘round the bend
Guess I’ll never know if I just stand here
I gotta get past playing pretend
I take a step, heart half-way open
I’m kind of scared, but also hopin’
I’ll somehow find my way in the end
Chorus
Right from the start
You taught me to be strong
Right from the start
You showed me right from wrong
Right from the start
You always cheered me on
Right from the start
You were there, all along
Right from the start
But the future’s
bright in front of me
Because our dreams live on inside
Since you helped me love my imperfections
And supported everything I tried
Don’t know what I’m heading toward
But I’m happy going forward
Now feeling you’re along for the ride
Chorus
Right from the start
You taught me to be strong
Right from the start
You showed me right from wrong
Right from the start
You always cheered me on
Right from the start
Now I’m here, where I belong
Right from the start
Bridge:
Tuck away sad memories, but keep the lessons learned
When dreams and fate collide
You’ll find what you have earned
Chorus 3:
Right from the start
This feels so right
Right from the start
You knew I’d be alright
Right from the start
And finally, tonight
Let me thank you for everything.... you did....
Right from the start
