Don’t Shut Me In

© Barbara S. Garriel
Lyrics and Music by Barbara S. Garriel

Don’t shut me in. Don’t tie me down.
If you try to shackle me I will not stay around.
Don’t lock me up and hide the key.
You’ll find that’s the fastest way of losing me.

If you put a diamond on my finger, doesn’t mean
you own my life.
Though I will be your dancing partner and I agree to
be your wife.
But don’t start telling me what to wear, how to walk or color my hair
Who to see and what to say or you’ll drive me away.

Don’t shut me in. Don’t tie me down.
If you try to shackle me I will not stay around.
Don’t lock me up and hide the key.
You’ll find that’s the fastest way of losing me.

If we say “I do”, I’ll really meant it.  I’ll spend my life with you.
Be your loving woman and promise to be true.
But don’t start telling me where to go,
What to read and who I should know,
Not to dance or learn to sing,
Or I’ll give you back your ring.

Don’t shut me in. Don’t tie me down.
If you try to shackle me I will not stay around.
Don’t lock me up and hide the key.
You’ll find that’s the fastest way of losing me.
You’ll find that’s the fastest way of losing me.
You’ll find that’s the fastest way of losing me.

© Barbara S. Garriel