Linda McRae: MUSIC/LYRICS/VIDEO
How Can I Bring Her Back
I wrote this one with Pat Pattison, professor at the Berklee School of Music in Boston
HOW CAN I BRING HER BACK?
Little girl golden curls just the age of 4
Stepped on a crack broke the back
of a kitten on the floor
I cried as she died cradled in my hand
Momma, momma help me if you can
As I grew no one knew it faded in my mind
Just a maid with a babe of my own
In her tiny hand was all the love I had
But I didn’t understand now she’s gone
How can I bring her back
How can I bring her back
How can I bring her bring her bring her back
Mother dear come near tell me not to fear
Let me know tell me love can last
I still pray every day I will find the way
Momma Momma help me if you can
How can I bring her back
How can I bring her back
How can I bring her bring her bring her back