"Barefoot Girl"

Rock ‘n’ roll: I’m not very good at it. In fact, in reviewing a cassette demo of mine, the writer called me “The anti-rock ‘n’ roll.” It was NOT meant as a compliment, but I take it as one. Rock ‘n’ roll is old territory, and one with a very limited terrain. I get bored if I have to listen to very much of it, and I get equally bored if I have to play too much of it. I feel the same about blues, country, and a lot of what passes for jazz. In spite of that, I’ve played with rock ‘n’ roll bands, and had some fun experiences doing so. One of my music career highlights was playing keyboards on tour with Danny and the Juniors, of “At the Hop” fame. I wrote several songs on that road trip, but unfortunately, none of them were very good. “Barefoot Girl” has quality verses, but the chorus sucks.

Barefoot Girl

© 1998 Brian Hutzell

You don’t wear shoes when you go to school

You’re kinda dreamy, but you’re no fool

You’re not afraid to dance alone, and not about to change

You don’t mind when people call you strange, no

Your clothes are always out of style

The ads on TV just make you smile

You’re not the type to fall for hype; you’re not the kind to bend

You know you’ll be the winner in the end, oh

You’re my barefoot girl, my barefoot girl

Sweetest in the whole damn world

Barefoot girl, my barefoot girl

Let me love you like I know I can--you know I can

Oh barefoot girl, let me be your man

You stand apart from the crowd that’s cool

You try to follow the Golden Rule

And you wonder why so many crying, “Peace!” in the street

Are wearing army boots on their feet

You’re my barefoot girl, my barefoot girl

Sweetest in the whole damn world

Barefoot girl, my barefoot girl

Let me love you like I know I can--you know I can

Oh barefoot girl, let me be your man

Barefoot girl, I wanna be a part of your world

Barefoot girl, I’m in love with you, so please tell me what to do

You view the world from happy ground

And gladly share the life you’ve found

I only hope the world will open up to your embrace

And never take the smile from your face

You’re my barefoot girl, my barefoot girl

Sweetest in the whole damn world

Barefoot girl, my barefoot girl

Let me love you like I know I can--you know I can

Oh barefoot girl, let me be your man