Almost Great chords by Jill Sobule

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Verse 1
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Once I had my poems up
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on the schoolroom wall
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My teacher told my parents that
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I  had something special.
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Then she sent my essay to the Iowa Review
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I didn't win a prize but got
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an honorable mention

Verse 2

Al most great,

almost great

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Verse 3

After I left college,

dropped out after two years

I left to to 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

Verse 4

Al most great, al most great

If I worked a little harder

I could of been a starter

Al most great

Verse 5
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Once I had a true love. A poet just like me
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Who actually has a book out now.
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A NYT best seller
I don't think it's very good.
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I think I could do better
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If only I could get myself together

Verse 6

Al most great, al most great

If I worked a little harder

I could of been a starter

Al most great.

Verse 7
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Al most great. I hope it's
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not too late
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Guess I'll give it one more try
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Before I say goodbye
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Al most great
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(Everybody sing
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s) Almost great
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