Almost Great

Once I had my poems up on the schoolroom wall
My teacher told my parents that I had something special
Then she sent my essay to the Iowa Review
I didn’t win a prize but I got an honorable mention
Almost great, almost great
After I left college, dropped out after two years
I left for NY city for my musical career
I know it would have happened but the band they got real jobs
They all got married, moved back to Omaha
Almost great, almost great
If I worked a little harder
I could of been a starter
Almost great
Almost great, I hope it’s not too late
Guess I’ll give it one more try
Before I say goodbye
Almost great
(Everybody sings) Almost great