Almost Great (Live) lyrics

[Verse 1]
Once they had my poems
Up upon the schoolroom wall
My teacher told my parents
That I had something special
Then she sent an essay to—

[Interlude]
Oh, can I start over?
Okay
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
Then 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
Before I say goodbye
Guess I'll give it one more try
Almost great
Almost great (Everybody now)
Almost great
Almost great

[Outro]
Yay