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Songs About Hope: Roxanne "A Tale of Transformation and Hope"

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In Sting's haunting song "Roxanne," the lyrics paint a picture of a woman caught in a cycle of desperation. As we listen to the melancholic melody, we're reminded of the harsh realities that some face, like the protagonist of the song, who turns to the streets out of necessity. However, amidst this somber narrative, our project's mission is the shining beacon of hope that breaks through the clouds.


Much like Roxanne's story, we encounter a real-life situation where a woman, facing overwhelming odds, is struggling to provide for her five children, each from a different father. Life has not been kind to her, and she's found herself resorting to actions driven by circumstances, rather than choice.


But here's where the parallel diverges – and hope takes center stage. With our project's sponsorship, the narrative shifts. Our efforts provide a lifeline, not only for the mother but especially for her 11-year-old daughter, who stands at a crossroads. With the support of education, nourishment, and the healing power of music, her future transforms from uncertainty to possibility.


This young girl, with dreams of her own, now has the hope and opportunity to escape the cycle that trapped her mother. She won't have to walk the streets for money; she won't have to sacrifice her dreams for survival. Our project, fueled by your support, is breaking the chains of generational struggle and paving the way for a brighter future.


So, as we reflect on Roxanne's story, let us remember that the power of transformation lies within our collective actions. Through sponsorship, we're not only changing individual lives but altering the trajectory of families, communities, and even generations. The music of hope is playing in the background, and with your continued support, we're composing a melody of change that echoes far beyond the notes of a song.


Gm        Dm/F
Roxanne
                         Eb7M          Dm7 Cm7
You don't have to put on the red light
                     F4(7)
Those days are over
                  G4(7)
You don't have to sell your body to the night
         Gm   Dm/F
Roxanne
                      Eb7M                Dm7  Cm7
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
                            F4(7)
Walk the streets for money
                       G4(7)
You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
   Cm7   F7sus4
Roxanne!
                 G7sus4                  G7
You don't have to put on the red light

Cm7      F7sus4
Roxanne!
                 G7sus4                G7 C5  Bb5
You don't have to put on the red light
         B5/A Bb5     D#5  F5
Put on the red light
                      F5   F4(7)
Put on the red light!
            Gm              Dm/F
I loved you since i knew ya

           Eb7M             Dm7
I wouldn't talk down to ya
           Cm7                     F4(7)
I have to tell you just how i feel
        G4(7)
I won't share you with another boy
          Gm               Dm/F
I know my mind is made up
         Eb7M              Dm7
So put away your make up
               Cm7            F4(7)           G4(7)
Told you once i won't tell you again it's a bad way

                 G7sus4                  G7 C5  Bb5
You don't have to put on the red light
         B5/A Bb5     D#5  F5
Put on the red light
                      F5   G5
Put on the red light!
                      C5   Bb5
Put on the red light!
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