My Turn to Fly

[Intro]
[Verse]
The dressing room is quiet now
I watch the dusty shadows bow
I hold this silver charm so tight
It's closing night
Your faded bracelet in my palm
It keeps me calm
[Verse]
Ten years of standing in the wings
While someone else gets all the things
I sang the words inside my head
And wore the secondhand instead
But now the dressing room is mine
It's time to shine
[Pre-Chorus]
The stage manager calls my name
The cello starts to play
This isn't just a waiting game
I'm stepping out today
[Chorus]
I am stepping in the light
No more hiding in the night
I can feel you in the air
I know you're there
I will make you proud of me
And finally be free
[Post-Chorus]
The spotlight burns so bright
It's my night
[Verse]
I hear the crowd begin to hum
I feel the roll of every drum
They painted stars upon my face
I've finally found my rightful place
[Pre-Chorus]
The curtain rises slow and grand
The brass begins to blow
I squeeze the metal in my hand
And now it's time to go
[Chorus]
I am stepping in the light
No more hiding in the night
I can feel you in the air
I know you're there
I will make you proud of me
And finally be free
[Bridge]
But the seat is empty in the stalls
Where your shadow falls
You never saw me take the lead
You never saw my dream succeed
I cry your name into the dark
To leave my mark
[Breakdown]
The piano plays a single chord
My final, beautiful reward
I take a breath and shut my eyes
And let the music rise
[Chorus]
I am standing in the light!
I am flying in the night!
I can feel you in the air!
I know you're there!
I have made you proud of me!
And now I'm free!
Listen to the orchestra swell!
I'll sing it well!
[Outro]