The Girl She Used to Be Lyrics by Phyllis Pastore. Music by Katie Pearlman. Katie's first co-written song may be her best. After her release of storytelling album, Girls Like Us, and singles Take Me Out Tonight and Nothing Better which is about her daughter, it seems fitting that she release a song with this title. Katie's work is always reflective and teaming with Phyllis Pastore, continues that writing style. Phyllis' lyrics are nothing short of poetic. Starting with a somber feel as the author is looking back, the song takes a turn for the positive as she realizes the good in a life well-lived even if not young anymore. These musicians lent their talents: Mark Dann: bass, Dave Filloramo: pedal steel, Mark Newman: electric guitar, Katie's Husband Jeff Pearlman: keys, Katie Pearlman: acoustic guitar, drums, and vocals. Produced, engineered, and mixed by Dave Caggiano Mastered by Mark Dann