Almost Great

[Intro] A-one, two, three, four [Verse 1] Once they had my poems Up on the schoolroom wall My teacher told my parents That I had something special But she sent my essay To the Iowa Review I didn't win a prize But got an honorable mention [Chorus] Almost great Almost great [Verse 2] After I left college Dropped out after two years I left to New York City For my musical career I know it would've happened But the band they got real jobs They all got married Moved back to Omaha [Chorus] Almost great Almost great If I worked a little harder I could've been a starter Almost great [Verse 3] Once I had a true love A poet just like me Who actually has a book out now A New York Times bestseller I don't think it's very good I think I could do better If only I could Get myself together [Chorus] Almost great Almost great If I worked a little harder I could've been a starter Almost great Almost great I hope it's not too late Before I say goodbye Guess I'll give it one more try Almost great (Everybody sings) Almost great Almost great Almost great