ALMOST HAD IT - by Ray O'Bannon


I was sittin' on a barstool, gonna have myself a beer
when the cutest thing came walkin' by and whispered in my ear
she was gettin' awfull friendly, man she shook me to the core
got carded by the bouncer and he threw me out the door, and you know

Chorus:
I almost had it but it got away
that's how it's always been, probably how it's gonna stay
like tryin' to find a needle when you've lost it in the hay, man
I almost had it but it got away

got out to the car and I thought I'd cruise a while
when this lady pulls in next to me and gives me such a smile
she was lookin' like the promise of a total overload
then her boyfriend steps up, says 'you better hit the road' and you know

(chorus)

I finally got home and much to my suprise
this chick's a-waitin' for me with a twinkle in her eyes
comes glidin' right up, tells me 'I've been lookin for you'
I'm here for the rent cuz it's six months overdue, and you know

(chorus)
(chorus)
I almost had it
I almost had it
I almost had it
I almost had it...


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