Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 13 minutes ago

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Jill Sobule - Almost Great
From “Nostalgia Kills” Pinko Records
https://smarturl.it/NostalgiaKills/

"Over the years I’ve lost so many things. I think that nostalgia can involve looking back at what we miss—and at mistakes and regrets—but it can also involve looking back at what saved us and made us who we are today. At some point, however, we probably should move on.”

Please go to my website for the download, CD, vinyl or the kinda great t-shirt - www.jillsobule.com. Also it’s on the iTunes and all that.

Almost Great - Lyrics

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 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

Almost great, almost great
If I worked a little harder
I could of been a starter
Almost great

Once I had a true love. A poet just like me
Who actually has a book out now. A NYT best seller
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 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


Jill - uke, vocals,
Eric Gardner - percussion
Jordan Katz - horns
Dave Carpenter -bass
Roger Manning keys
Goldie Lee, Georgetta Duncan, Ione Skye, Ben Lee - backing vox

Written by Jill and Robin Eaton
courtesy Left Right Left music
through BMG BMI