Almost Great - Jill Sobule

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