It's not simple to say That most days I don't recognize me That these shoes and this apron That place and its patrons Have taken more than I gave them It's not easy to know I'm not anything like I used be, although it's true I was never attention's sweet center I still remember that girl She's imperfect, but she tries She is good, but she lies She is hard on herself She is broken and won't ask for help She is messy, but she's kind She is lonely most of the time She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie She is gone, but she used to be mine It's not what I asked for Sometimes life just slips in through a back door And carves out a person and makes you believe it's all true And now I've got you And you're not what I asked for If I'm honest, I know I would give it all back For a chance to start over and rewrite an ending or two For the girl that I knew Who'll be reckless, just enough Who'll get hurt, but who learns how to toughen up When she's bruised and gets used by a man who can't love And then she'll get stuck And be scared of the life that's inside her Growing stronger each day 'til it finally reminds her To fight just a little, to bring back the fire in her eyes That's been gone, but used to be mine Used to be mine She is messy, but she's kind She is lonely most of the time She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie She is gone, but she used to be mine

This song is a beast. I’ve got the first verse & ending down. But I struggle with the second half of the second verse building to the climax. I’ll give your tips a try 👍🏽

@olivia-oo6ci

4 жыл бұрын

Deena Malloy SAME

@elliottjames6308

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so scared I’m singing it for a recital😬

@emilymcnicholl778

2 жыл бұрын

Ironically that’s the only part I have, I can’t stick the ending 😆

Thank you! I’m learning the audition cut for this song in a day due to a last minute decision. You’re tips are helping me immensely 💛

OMG !!!! I loved it!!!! I recorded myself and I noticed the changes....

I'm trained in Opera and have a degree in vocal performance which may be my issue, but I CANNOT seem to sing this entire thing in chest voice. I automatically switch to my head voice, and then after singing this a few times my throat is sore. I'm supporting as well as I can, but for some reason this just doesn't work for me. What am I doing wrong? Is this a common issue for those trained in Opera?

@jf5860

3 жыл бұрын

Ich arbeite selber mit DAW (Garage Band) und Mikrofon. Ich nehme nur 2 Takte gesungen von Sara B. und feile an JEDEM EINZELNEN TON so lange, bis es gut klingt. Das geht dann sehr gut. Es ist nicht das gleiche wie Belt, aber es klingt sehr gut, nicht nach Opera. Der Hals, die Zunge und die Spannung der Stimmlippen fühlen sich ganz anders als bei Belcanto.

@lullaby5901

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problems. If you hear my covers, you will hear that I run fast to my head voice, without using my chest voice. In the cover of the new song of Mulan I try to sing it in my chest voice and damn, it was so hard and I don't like it so much. I don't know what to do either. :(

@neko-jt9cj

2 жыл бұрын

@@lullaby5901 im late but i sang it the way jeremy jordan sang it and it feels much smoother !

I have an audition tomorrow and I’m doing this song I really needed this video. I’ll let everyone know how it goes after😊

@leahgulliksen4641

4 жыл бұрын

how did it go?

@gabriellalasiter6380

4 жыл бұрын

Update us! How'd it go, hun? 💕🎶

@Manat_

4 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing it didn’t go well :(

@Russcob1805

3 жыл бұрын

how did it go?

@JaiLaPaulette

3 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

I love this song, it suits your voice so well, it sounds so easy when you sing it 👏🏽😊❤ I will definitely give it a go, and share with you and your community. Thanks a lot for the lesson 🙏🏽🤗

I’ve been improving a lot thank you for your tips. One main point that’s helped me just from watching you. Keep my tongue down when singing the bigger parts.

OMG you are a amazing teacher. Love you

Vielen Dank für das Video, ich liebe dieses Lied und das Musical allgemein ^_^❤️- Sara Bareilles schafft es einfach die Emotionen in den Liedern einzufangen. Ich find es auch klasse, dass du immer wieder betonst, dass es beim Singen am meisten darum geht, eine Geschichte zu erzählen :)! Ich singe sehr gerne in meiner Freizeit und deine Videos helfen mir immer total

💖💞💞👏😍simple and easy expression!! Thanks.Friya.💖

Thank you so much Freya you are really helping me

Brilliant and beautiful 🙏 thank you x

This is an absolutely amazing walk-through of the song, and really helping me to make the whole delivery and phrasing less static and boring as you mentioned... Turns out with some guidance it is kind of easier to sing than I was making it. Great advice!!

Thank you so much! Very helpful.

Ahh thankyou I followed your advice for the ‘mines’ at the end and sang the most beautiful riffs I’ve ever done 😂❤️

Omg you’re amazing!

awww, she have both beautiful face&voice

I need u as my teacher. You are great!

I love that song and this is a fantastic analysis of how it should be performed. While I had noticed the internal monologue aspect of it (of course), I hadn't until now realized that the chorus with the "buts" is a particular type of internal monologue where the speaker is trying to qualify/rationalize some of her flaws, like an internal debate. "I'm imperfect (but I try), I'm messy (but I'm kind), etc". In that way it reminds me of Alanis Morissette's "Hand In My Pocket", very beautiful and relatable for sure.

this is helpful

I’m representing the musical area of our theater company for a competition. I have to sing this and I’m having trouble to make high notes not be “belty”

Thank you so much for this video, it is so helpful! I have two questions. 1. Did you sing the long two 'mine's at the end of the song in chest voice? I'm having a hard time copying you for some reason. Wich leads me to the second question. Is there a way to practice these jumps or accents you make with your voice? I don't seem to be able to put this many notes behind each other.

For the How to Sing that Song could you do either Barbara 2.0 or Dead Mom from Beetlejuice the musical?

Finally! I've been waiting for this. I hope you could comment on my cover of the song. Thank you!

Could you do Let It Be?

Freya, I used to sing so well when I was in my 20's, but now I am 67 and have slight tremor in my voice. I have picked this song to work on and sing, at the Swananoa Gathering in NC in June. Can I do this with the tremor in my voice?

Her last name is pronounced Buh-reh-luhs 😉

Why is this song so hard to sing? It doesn't go that high? Is the whole first verse mixed voice/head voice? Why is it so hard to hold that climax at A4? My voice just falls apart. I'll try your tips, Freya.

Fight song please.i need a tutorial for that song cuz i hav to sing at school!this is sooooo depressing!pkz help me😭

React to Jeff Buckley dream brother live in Chicago

i have a really deep voice :(

@spyrootur2013

4 жыл бұрын

Miaplayz you could do a lot with your voice! you could embrace it as how it is, or train it to be however you want it to be. I’m sure it’s going to take a while to get to your goal, but I believe in you!

Does anyone know what grade this is?

@everlynmascord1398

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I'm late to this but I believe it's around or higher than grade 7

I really have a hard time understanding what is meant by changing your vocal chord tension. I just sing. Quite mediocre honestly, I don’t know what I’m doing or what my vocal chords are doing rather. I’ve been told I have natural talent. I do I guess to some point. I don’t know how to improve though because after watching videos like these, I’m just confused.

i wish i had seen that video before covering the song... you can still give your thoughts here kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpuXpayAZrK9pLA.html

Learn to pronounce her name please.