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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 got an honorable mention
Almost great
Almost great
After I left college, dropped out after two years
I left to New York 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've been a starter
Almost great
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
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 sing)
Almost great
Almost great
Almost great
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