It was once upon a time
Before the words all seemed to rhyme
I took a leap of faith across the county line
I wished upon a shooting star
That almost burned out from the start
But I know what comes after a spark
Every night I still go to bed wide eyed and
Everyday seems to be full of my daydreams
I've got the guts but not the glory
I'm gonna say a little prayer for me
'Cuz this is just the beginning of my story
Now it's all falling into place
The jumbled words all rearranged
But I won't leave behind and empty page
I'll sing out for the old and young
For the folks back home in Owenton
And everyone i've ever known and loved
Every night I still go to bed wide eyed and
Everyday seems to be full of my daydreams
I've got the guts but not the glory
I'm gonna say a little prayer for me
'Cuz this is just the beginning of my story
If I get a little lost here in Kentucky
That star's still shining bright above me oh
With every page I turn, every bridge I burn, every stone that's overturned
Is a chance to live, and a chance to learn
Every night I still go to bed wide eyed and
Everyday seems to be full of my daydreams
I've got the guts but not the glory
I'm gonna say a little prayer for me
Tell mama not to worry
I'll be on my way 'cuz surely
This is just the beginning of my story
My story
My story