I can't cover up my feelings
In the name of love
Or play it safe
For a while that was easy

And if living for myself
Is what I'm guilty of
Go on and sentence me
I'll still be free

It's my turn
To see what I can see
I hope you'll understand
This time's just for me

Because it's my turn
With no apologies
I've given up the truth
To those I've tried to please

But now it's my turn
If I don't have all the answers
At least I know
I'll take my share of chances
Ain't no use of holding of
When nothing stays the same

So I'll let it rain
Cause the rain ain't gonna hurt me
And I'll let you go
Though I know it won't be easy

It's my turn
With no more room for lies
For years I'd seen my life
Through someone else's eyes

And now it's my turn
To try and find my way
And if I should get lost
At least I'll own today

It's my turn
Yes, it's my turn
And there ain't no use in holding of
When nothing stays the same

So I'll let it rain
Cause the rain ain't gonna hurt me
And I'll let you go
Though I know it won't be easy

It's my turn
To see what I can see
I hope you'll understand
This time's just for me
Because it's my turn
To turn and say goodbye
I sure would like to know
That you're still on my side

Because it's my turn
It's my turn

It's my turn
To start from number one
Trying to undo
Some damage that's been done

But now it's my turn
To reach and touch the sky
No one's gonna say
At least I didn't try

It's my turn
Yes, it's my turn

It's my turn
It's my turn
It's my turn
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“It’s My Turn” was the theme song to the 1980 film “It’s My Turn”.
The song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart and #14 on Billboard’s R&B chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks in 1981.
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	•	1. 
Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)
	•	2. 
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
	•	3. 
Remember Me
	•	4. 
Reach Out I’ll Be There
	•	5. 
Surrender
	•	6. 
I’m Still Waiting
	•	7. 
Good Morning Heartache
	•	8. 
Touch Me in the Morning
	•	9. 
You’re a Special Part of Me
	•	10. 
Last Time I Saw Him
	•	11. 
My Mistake (Was to Love You)
	•	12. 
Sleepin’
	•	13. 
Sorry Doesn’t Always Make It Right
	•	14. 
Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)
	•	15. 
I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)
	•	16. 
One Love in My Lifetime
	•	17. 
Baby, I Love Your Way
	•	18. 
Young Mothers
	•	19. 
Medley: Brown Baby/Save the Children
	•	20. 
Love Hangover
	•	21. 
Gettin’ Ready for Love
	•	22. 
Your Love Is So Good for Me
	•	23. 
You Got It
	•	24. 
Top of the World
	•	25. 
Lovin’, Livin’ & Givin’
	•	26. 
What You Gave Me
	•	27. 
The Boss
	•	28. 
It’s My House
	•	29. 
Upside Down
	•	30. 
I’m Coming Out
	•	31. 
It’s My Turn
	•	32. 
One More Chance
	•	33. 
Cryin’ My Heart Out for You
	•	34. 
My Old Piano
	•	35. 
My Man
	•	36. 
Endless Love
	•	37. 
Imagine
	•	38. 
Too Shy to Say








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Released on
September 29, 1980
Producer
Michael Masser
Writers
Carole Bayer Sager & Michael Masser
It’s My Turn Covers
It's My Turn by Aretha Franklin
Tags
R&B
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