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Could've Been King

from Could've Been King by Blair Packham

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Musings on my "career" in music, so far.

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I could've been King
But I didn’t dig the clothes
The jeweled hat, the ermine robes
I could've been King
But I didn’t like the hours
The wretched excess, the abuse of power
I could've been...
Top of the heap
Head of the class
First in line
But I didn’t feel like kissin’ so much...
...As I was saying
I could've been King

I could've been King
But I would have had to laugh
Wash out my mouth from talking so much crap
I could've been King
But I would’ve died too young
And have the people mourn their royal son
I'd have probably...
Driven the limo
Into the pool
Drugged myself
Then drowned in my own drool...
But I think I was saying

I could have been King
At least that’s how it looks from here
I could have been anything
I could have been King
But I guess I didn’t try
And if they say “sour grapes”
It’s possible they’re right

I could've been King
I know I had the goods
The regal bearing, the witty words
I could’ve been King
The ball was in my court
But I wasted chances like it was royal sport
I could've been...
Top of the heap
Head of the class
First in line
But I didn’t feel like kissin’ so much...
...As I was saying...

I could have been King
Well at least that’s how it looks from here
I could have been anything
I could have been King
Well, I thought I was in line
And if they say “sour grapes”
It’s possible they’re right
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© 2003 No. 1 Imperfects / Craig Northey {SOCAN}

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from Could've Been King, released January 31, 2004
Recorded with The Odds of Vancouver, Canada, at Baker Street studio. Colin Nairne was the engineer, Mike Rogerson was the assistant.

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Blair Packham Toronto, Ontario

New album "The Impossible Dream" coming soon! Thirteen years after 2004’s “Could’ve Been King," Blair Packham returned with a collection of clever and heartfelt songs, called “Unpopular Pop.” A bit Beatle-y, with shades of Elvis Costello, Blair’s songs are undeniably all his. He made the record at home and then called on Ron Sexsmith and ex-Barenaked Ladies’ Steven Page to make vocal appearances. ... more

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