I Almost Did It Perfectly, In My Mind:

[Verse 1]
C
I saw it clear as day, the way it could be,
G
Every word I’d say, falling perfectly.
Am
But standing here now, I stumble, I find,
F
I almost did it perfectly, in my mind.

[Chorus]
G Am
In my mind, the words were smooth as glass,
F C
Every fear fading, no shadows to cast.
G Am
But here in the real world, I trip every time,
F G
I almost did it perfectly, in my mind.

[Verse 2]
C
I practiced every line, rehearsed every move,
G
Thought I had it down, nothing left to prove.
Am
But now I’m shaking, words fall behind,
F
I almost did it perfectly, in my mind.

[Chorus]
G Am
In my mind, I was bold, unafraid,
F C
Every step steady, every note played.
G Am
But out in the open, I'm fumbling blind,
F G
I almost did it perfectly, in my mind.

[Bridge]
Am F
If only this world were as kind as my dreams,
C G
Where nothing slips and nothing redeems.
Am F
But I’m learning to love the flaws I find,
G
That perfect’s just a trick of the mind.

[Chorus]
G Am
In my mind, the story never went wrong,
F C
No hesitations, I was brave and strong.
G Am
But here in the moment, the words don’t align,
F G
I almost did it perfectly, in my mind.

[Outro]
C
So here’s to the tries and here’s to the slips,
G
The words that got tangled, the stumbles and trips.
Am F
For all of the beauty the real world can’t hide,
G C
I almost did it perfect… and that’s all right.

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Writer: Songsmith