Randy Newman - Almost There

mama! i don’t have time for dancing! C B C

F C
that’s just gonna have to wait a while
C B C
ain’t got time for messing around
D G
and it’s not my style
Am Gm C
this old town can slow you down
F Em D
people taking the easy way
C E Am
but i know exactly where i’m going
D Am C
getting closer and closer every day

C B A# Am F C D
and i’m almost there , i’m almost there
C E Am C D G
people down here think i’m crazy , but i don’t care
C B A# Am F C D
trials and tribulations , ive had my share
Am D C F C
there ain’t nothing gonna stop me now cause i’m almost there

C F C D G
i remember Daddy told me : fairytales can come true
Am D G
you gotta make ’em happen , it all depends on you”
C Gm C F
so i work real hard each and every day
C D
now things for sure are going my way
C Am
just doing what i do
D G
look out boys , i’m coming through

C B A# Am F C D
and i’m almost there , i’m almost there
C E Am
people gonna come here from everywhere
F C
and i’m almost there
D F C
i’m almost there

( interlude ) C F Fm ( 2xs ) C F G# C G

C D# Gm C
there’s been trials and tribulations
F C D
you know i’ve had my share
C E Am Dm
but i’ve climbed the mountain , i’ve crossed the river
C D C
and i’m almost there
D F C
i’m almost there!