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Work in Progress
Singer/Songwriter
Work in Progress was released on March 18, 2026 by Drew Hale Music as a part of the album Work in Progress - Single
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Release DateMarch 18, 2026
LabelDrew Hale Music
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM176

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Drew Hale
Drew Hale
Acoustic Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Jason Acy
John Jason Acy
Songwriter
Johnsmith
Johnsmith
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Drew Hale
Drew Hale
Producer

Lyrics

I tried so very hard not to disappoint you
To be the best version of myself 
I tried so very hard
To live the life you’d hoped for me
And not be the black sheep of the family
I tried so very hard to live up to my name
To make others who have carried it proud
 I tried so very hard
To be the best that I could be
 Without ever really knowing
What that might mean
But I know what it means to be lonely
I know what it means to be sad
I know what it means to feel
Like life has passed me by
Yeah, I know what it feels like to cry
I tried so very hard to make
A good name for myself
One that would in turn make you proud
 I tried so very hard
Not to open up and bleed
To be the kind of person
Others might need
I tried so very hard not to disappoint you
To keep all of my concerns well in check
 I tried so very hard to
Keep you from finding out
What disappointment really might mean
But I know what it means to be lonely
I know what it means to be sad
I know what it means to feel
Like life has passed me by
Yeah, I know what it feels like to cry
Written by: John McKiever
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