Could I have Been

Feeling sorry for myself

 Could I Have Been

By Philip Franklin

 

Could I have been a rock ‘n roll star?

But farther said “Get a proper job”

So I did, and I went far

In my profession

But my heart would sob

 

Deep in the night I still dream

Of the songs I would have sung

At the square gardens

To hear the girls scream

Ladies, I beg your pardon

 

Every sha la la la every whoa oh whoa

Still shines

Every note I would play

Would tug at your heart and your mind:

But I got a proper job

And so the music had to die.

 

 

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

I come from a musical family, and so far eveyone has done the same as you. I guess most of us can look back and wish for something a little different. Try not to worry too much about it--you're in good company.

[deadlife]

you made me cry.

i am left....with nothing left to say.

amazing.
sad.
true.

a favorite.