Music has taught me many things in life

Things I never would’ve known

Things that are more valuable than any precious stone

It’s not how to read notes 

Or how to comprehend pitches

It’s something better

 Something worth riches

It’s not only taught me how to let go

But also how to hold on

It’s taught me this

And without it, my mind would be gone

I’ve learned that there will be many high parts in my life’s song

And many lows

That there will be times I can’t predict how the next part goes

That there are notes that are so quick

They pass us by

They’re so fast 

It’s almost like they fly

Good things can’t last

I’m not gonna lie

Enjoy things while you can

Because before you know it

The most beautiful notes are over 

And you’ve got nothing to show for it

Music has taught me that there will be people that come into my song

That don’t harmonize with me 

But want to sing along

I should let them

Even if it’s not for long

Their sounds might not click

But they might make it a memorable song

It has also taught me that I should never hold a note through a rest

Everyone needs time to think 

And sometimes silence is the best

I’ve learned that there are parts 

That I must repeat

I will reach a second ending

That might have a new beat

It’s taught me to breathe when I can

Because the next few measures might be tough

They’ll make me regret not using the air

Even though I thought I had enough

I’ve learned that there won’t always be accompaniment

And sometimes I’ll be singing alone

But I shouldn’t fret

Just look at it like a solo

There are times my song should be loud

And I should make it known

But other times I should keep to myself 

And take care of my own  

Music has taught me all of this

And so much more

I can’t put it all into words

And my throat is getting sore

Most importantly

It’s taught me that I don’t have to hide my feelings

They are not ugly

They are not bad

They can sound beautiful

Even if they’re sad  

I’ve learned that I don’t always have to have a happy audience 

Or an appreciative crowd

Because I know that my song is for me

Every part is my life’s sound

At the end of my song

I’ll listen and smile

Because I know that none of it was fake

All of it was real 

Even if parts were bad

I know that they made me feel