We lost our friend Susan a few months ago to cancer.  This month she would have celebrated her birthday.  She held a great attitude throughout her life --- even up to the very end of her struggle against cancer.  I can only hope that this number captures a bit of that wonderful attitude.
 
This song is out on my typical style and preference of music.  I usually need help with the slower songs.  So --- any suggestions, comments, crit's, etc. would be appreciated.
 
Thanks.
 
IT IS WHAT IT IS
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Freddy J

nice heartfelt song Freddy... well done...

Nice tune sir. Sorry for your loss.

A nice tribute for your friend, may she rest in peace. 

Cancer - it's has touched us all - I survived it in 1994 - lost a good friend to it last week. So sorry for your loss.

Great tribute Freddy - very nice.

Great tune Freddy.
Sorry about Susan. But, I guess it is what it is.

Indeed. A heartfelt tribute.

Well done, Freddy.  You've produced a poignant tribute to you friend.

Sorry to hear about your friends passing Freddy. Very fine tribute.

Writing about someone is particular is always a hard write.  You did a good job. 

While there might be some nits.... it is what it is....that's probably the best I can say.... I hate to comment on a song that is so emotionally close to the writer. Mostly I'd say some of the phrasing... the groove and how you work the rhythm pattern in a few places felt a little awkward to me... but that could also be just my personal preference. 

A friend of mine also died from cancer after a battle of many years... I wrote a song about him and included mentions of some of his friends..... you may have seen it when I posted it back in August.... if not:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DmLXESjGWs   as in all works like this it was a labor of love and I just wanted to honor my friend's memory.

I think your song accomplishes the same goal.  Good job.