Story Behind The Song
I used to talk about the "George Bailey" phenomenon: how one life touches others and the ripple effects go on. The song captures that message, inspired by the movie, "It's A Wonderful Life" and its fictional hero, George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart).
Song Description
The song encouages listeners to realize they affect people's lives in small but positive ways, like the fictional character George Bailey from the movie, "It's A Wonderful Life."
| Song Length |
4:36 |
Genre |
R & B - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, Serene |
Subject |
Encouragement, General |
| Language |
French |
| |
Lyrics
IT WOULDN'T BE BEDFORD FALLS
Music and Lyrics by Laura Derocher
George stands on a bridge, ready to give in.
He can?t see what his life?s worth or how things might have been.
But all throughout the town, people owe their lives
to simple gifts George gave from who he was inside.
CHORUS:
It wouldn't be Bedford Falls without George Bailey.
It wouldn't be Bedford Falls without you.
Someone?s world you touched today
is somehow better, ever changed
in ways you may not live to see.
So in dark nights, climb off the bridge.
Trust me, without you here,
It wouldn't be Bedford Falls.
A woman strokes a child?weak and letting go?
Then speaks with his parents, wanting them to know
That she will stay right here, holding little hands,
Caring through a crossing too hard to understand.
CHORUS (Repeat)
BRIDGE:
A boy survives
then devotes himself to saving other lives.
Inspired by no one special,
just an angel who came to his side.
CHORUS (Repeat)