Katharine McPhee - She Used To Be Mine Lyrics






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 to 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

And 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

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 that girl that I knew

Who was reckless just enough
Who gets 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
Oh, 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





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  1. t.... ....

    I've NEVER been to a Broadway show with a standing ovation in the middle of the show until I saw Katharine in London for Waitress. Absolute chills both now and then.

  2. S.... K....

    This shows amazing technical skill, her vocal control is amazing... it's too bad you lose the most powerful emotional impact when she shows off her technical skills...still a great rendition

  3. G.... J....

    Just beautiful, including the piano. Very lovely, both of you.

  4. m.... a....

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    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

  5. s.... ....

    STUNNING

  6. S.... a....

    She's so goooood!!! Goddamn!

  7. B.... N....

    The vocal scooping bothers me a little, as it's pronounced. It takes me out of the story.


    Just my opinion, but I prefer Sho's voice and rendition for this.

  8. J.... J....

    Beautiful.

  9. e.... n....

    her runs! I feel like I’m the only one going crazy over how perfect and effortless her runs are

  10. i.... g....

    So underrated! True talent! Strong voice. So amazing!

  11. M.... B....

    My favorite Idol Graduate and “non” - Winner. So heartfelt and heartbreaking, this rendition... 😻😻😻

  12. B.... B....

    Goosebumps. Her voice is so pure and pretty.

  13. G.... L....

    😮😮😎👏👏👏 Really good .

  14. C.... P....

    Perfection

  15. T.... O....

    Goosebumps... just wow 😦😮😃😄😁😆

  16. H.... A....

    Love you Catherine and David poster

  17. b.... m....

    she was in scorpion

  18. n.... i....

    I didn't know Paige Dineen is so good in singing. Well, Katharine have the best cover in this song for me.

  19. M.... B....

    Amazing performance! 👏🎶👏🎶👏

  20. J.... L....

    I just did a cover of “you matter to me” and would love to hear what y’all think ❤️

  21. C.... ....

    I saw her on her opening night on broadway. She’s incredible. The applause after this song lasted so long.

  22. E.... J....

    I love Jordin Sparks much , but this version is absolutely better ...iconic!!!!

  23. G.... ....

    “GoldDigger McPhee “ 😂😂😂😂

  24. W.... ....

    I'm not a fan of this rendition, honestly. She's excellent, of course, but I dunno why I don't like it as much as the others I've heard. She's still extremely talented though!

  25. R.... G....

    am i the only one who cant stop looking at her left thumb which is trapped in her sweater...? (>_<

  26. S.... R....

    Wow. Perfection.

  27. l.... ....

    Actually the rendition of Over the Rainbow, was originally done by Eva Cassidy.

  28. F.... ....

    I don't like the staggered breaths she takes during the middle of a line. It's super jarring. Make it fluid.

  29. c.... ....

    Well damn...YOU GO GIRL, 'cause that was WONDERFUL!! So clear, great diction. Heck, I would have understood every word she sang without the posted lyrics @ the bottom of the screen. Katherine can definitely sing.

  30. m.... ....

    Maybe it's just me, but I can totally hear Sara Bareilles singing this. Kidding aside, Katherine needs to talk to hubby about making a standards/Broadway album. She is amazing!!!

  31. S.... R....

    Amazing!!!

  32. S.... K....

    Anyone here wishing they would reboot Smash?

  33. K.... G....

    Loved it Mrs. McPhee your voice is fantastic and you really got me in the hart, thank you.

  34. I.... ....

    Wow❤️

  35. h.... #....

    111 thumbs down?? They must be tone deaf because this was effen gorgeous💜

  36. E.... S....

    How is she famous again??! Not being rude at all but genuinely like how do I know her, what’s she been in??

    E.... S....

    American Idol contestant, Smash, Broadway, married to David foster, great singer

  37. M.... R....

    I love her rendition...I can feel it

  38. S.... L....

    I saw her live the other day and this and her rendition of What Baking Can Do blew the whole crowd away

  39. M.... ....

    Sara Bareilles is still my favorite.

  40. E.... K....

    How the hell did she not win American idol and how was she not more known for her music she's so amazing with music

    E.... K....

    MY THOUGHT EXACTLY!!!
    I watched her whole season, rooting for her and Daughtry, cried when Daughtry was eliminated, cried even more when she didn't win 😭😭😭

    E.... K....

    I keep forgetting she didn’t win bc she’s been so successful since

  41. S.... B....

    Wasn’t a fan of her in this role before but my god what a difference. Emotionally invested, so believable. She’s gotten so much better. Still think she overacts this way too much and too much unnecessary movement with her hands but it’s a lot better, still not my favorite though.

  42. C.... C....

    She is stunning in every way.

  43. c.... S....

    Fuck out with this joke this bitch sucks a weak ass loser ass producers dick fuck out joke bitch can't sing fuck out loser

  44. M.... K....

    Amazing

  45. L.... c....

    She is my favorite after Jesse (Jesse’s emotion trumps everyone else). Her voice is just.. perfect for this song. Ugh.

    L.... c....

    Lexi c have you heard Alison Luff?

  46. D.... ....

    I love Katharine McPhee ever since SMASH!



    *P.S - I miss that show! 😭😭😭*

  47. J.... B....

    Nothing special. Boring and dull singer. Couldn't wait for her to finish singing.

  48. A.... R....

    what happened to her face and mouth? what the heck! she's already beautiful, what did she do to her face?

  49. J.... M....

    Wow she can sing ...

  50. S.... ....

    Lovely.

  51. G.... F....

    Boy this voice is incredible! Such talent. I wish I could see her on broadway. Aloha ☮️

  52. E.... R....

    Scorpion...

  53. M.... B....

    Now i miss the Scorpion family

  54. S.... ....

    Wowers!!👏👏👏❤🎵🎶

  55. y.... m....

    The "hushness " in the voice
    😍😍😍😍😘😘😘

  56. y.... m....

    Thus is just amazing
    Love Katherine 😍😘

  57. A.... I....

    Everytime she sings with her nasally tone i hear Idina menzel

  58. j.... ....

    My heart breaks for her!!! I just want to give her a hug, you're not lonely! We're here for you!

  59. J.... B....

    Great voice and great cheekbones

  60. S.... S....

    whenever I can sing this song all the way through perfectly I know I have mastered my singing

  61. M.... .....

    i love her version so much.
    I'm not a huge fan of this song just because I don't like how everybody throws in so many riffs and the volume jumps about every five seconds, but Katharine's is a little more even and soft; it's rare to see somebody who doesn't just take every chance to aggressively belt their lungs out.

  62. m.... m....

    Very boring song

  63. E.... F....

    I can't help, but this song sounds just like this other song from a youtuber. https://youtu.be/35say5G5cz8

  64. C.... R....

    So perfect ! I love so much her voice, and the emotion here is incredible. ♥

  65. R.... M....

    Too many lay back. It makes this version worst

  66. L.... T....

    Wow..... I felt it to my core

  67. L.... ....

    There are times when she sounds like Joan Baez in part of this song. Beautiful.

  68. Z.... ....

    IMHO, I like this the least of all the renditions of this song. I couldn’t bear the listen to it to the end.🥺

  69. B.... ....

    She is amazing … wow that was incredible .

  70. L.... ....

    DAMN.....

  71. D.... G....

    Her voice is gorgeous

  72. K.... H....

    One of my favorite female singers. Good to see her personal and professional life are on the same path.

  73. J.... D....

    I just learned that Katharine is married to David Foster!! I really don't understand Hollywood!

  74. T.... b....

    Every time I see a new version, I have to rewatch Alison’s version as a refresher. This version is Amazing too!

  75. V.... A....

    Second best portrayal of Jenna. The first was and will always be Jessie.


    Kat sings this song SO well. She did this song so much justice. She placed runs where they made sense!!! All the love to Jordan Sparks but she did too much and made it sound unnatural and uncomfortable. THIS is how to do it right

    V.... A....

    Victoria Alyssa Yeah I hate when Jennas move too far away from the song as written for the show, which is one reason why I love this version. I haven’t seen Jordin as Jenna but I did see Shoshana and I hated how she basically just treated the songs as a chance to show off 😬

  76. k.... ....

    wow wow wow.........

  77. J.... G....

    she has improved DRAMATICALLY since her run in the summer, we stan.

  78. P.... P....

    Jordin Sparks is wayyyy better

  79. X.... D....

    What a tearful lyrics..? Soulful song...

  80. N.... C....

    Katharine is so underrated. This fact makes me sad. Look at her and hear her perfect notes. When she first glided notes in "Over The Rainbow"... She's so perfect. I love her since then... Even "Over It" is my one of my hymns of life. #loveher

    N.... C....

    Nathanael Comtemplaro the fact that she’s so underrated which allows her to grow, musically, tonally and emotionally. ❤️❤️❤️

  81. K.... ....

    Wow!!!!!!!

  82. t.... ....

    Woooow!

  83. S.... S....

    This is my favourite version of this song.

  84. N.... ....

    AARON TVEIT, PLEASE??

  85. Q.... H....

    Wow!!!! Incredible!!

  86. A.... M....

    Katharine McPheerfection.

  87. M.... U....

    I don't even recognize her with all this plastic surgery and fillers. So unnecessary. She sounds like an angel. Wish she knew she looked like one without all this.

  88. K.... ....

    I love this and her

  89. G.... K....

    I want SMASH back.

  90. C.... R....

    You changed your face.

  91. m.... ....

    jealous that New Yorkers and Londoners got to experience her voice in Waitress

  92. M.... M....

    goosebumps while listening and watching this performance