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Better Luck Next Time

from Rise and Shine by Ed Hale and The Transcendence

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lyrics

I could have gone on
I could have been someone
I could have been real
I could have gone someplace
Other than here
I could have been special
I could have had heart
I could have been someone
I could have been famous
Instead of a dreamer
I could have been honest
Instead of a schemer
I could have been a player
But I swung and struck out
I could have believed
But I had too many doubts
Oh well, oh well
Oh well, oh well

Better luck next time
I’ll fight in my defense
I’ll try to have some honor
Without all my pretense
Ooooooooo

I could have been free
Instead of in prison
I could have been happy
Without any reason
I could have saved face
I could have been a contender
I could have been me
And not a pretender
Oh well, oh well
Oh well, oh well

Better luck next time
Maybe I wont let you down
I know I was a loser
I know I am a clown

I could have been a hero
Instead I was wasted
I could have been honored
Instead of disgraced and
So overpowered
And so filled with hate
I could have been someone
But I’m afraid it’s too late
Oh well, oh well
Oh well, oh well

Better luck time
I’ve paid for my mistakes
If I could just get one more chance God
Can you slip/swing one more break

Better luck next time
My heart wont be so cold
I’ll try to live with courage
I’ll try to be more bold

Better luck next time
Maybe I won’t let you down
I know I was a loser
I know I am a clown

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from Rise and Shine, released January 16, 2002

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Singer, songwriter, rockstar, recording artist, author, activist, populist blogger, and occasionally controversial YouTube star Ed Hale is a hard man to keep up with. Affectionately called "The Ambassador" by friends and fans the world over, he is best known now as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock group ED HALE AND THE TRANSCENDENCE; or for his latest hit single "Scene In San Francisco." ... more

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