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C. Fox Smith does get it right more times than not! And Peter Massey (UK) did a fine job adapting "The Long Road Home" for singing.

My best suggestion for this kind of song writing is to put it aside for a few months and then think back at the story and see what parts are really memorable, which ones haunt you. Those are the verses of your song.

I did a similar process with a published diary called A BRIDE'S PASSAGE, and may be accessed on my personal website titled "Sail On, Chalk Ginger Blue": Click here and search for lyrics!

Unfortunately, it's much too long to sing for more than the occasional special event.

Good luck with your work!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble