Verse: I missed the lottery by just one number and lost the big game in overtime Came close to marrying a famous actress, at the last moment she declined Was about to sign a major record deal, when my connection he got fired Chorus: Theres a little bit of contradiction, is my life fact or fiction Theres always some kinda situation I get in. Tryin hard to better my position Might have better luck goin fishin, for now its all about dreams and wishin
What should have been, would have been, could have been
What might have been
Verse: I was booked to play the Grand Ole Opry but that same night the place went dark Had the Olympic torch to set afire, it rained and I couldnt get a spark Even got a shot on Jeopardy, the week Ken Jennings got his start. Repeat Chorus/Bridge: They say that timing is everything, my life could use a nip and tuck cant seem to get both of my feet in step now, my lifes been hit by a Mac truck.
Solo to: Wish I could finally end this spell Im under for now Im
stuck in the quicksand andRepeat Chorus. What should have been, would have been, could have been, my faiths not shakin, what should have been, would have been, could have been my minds not breakin what should have been, would have
been, could have been, what might have been Spoken: Hey listen up guys, Im thinkinof goin to Vegas, anybody want to come along? No, what do you mean no? Hey Ill drive
(crash) alright maybe I wont drive.
Words & Music by: Larry Weir Publisher: St. Cecilia Music/BMI