Almost
George Morgan (Country) Lyrics
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Almost you were my bride to be
But each promise that was made
You have broken and betrayed
Oh, how close we were almost
Almost I heard the church bells ring
But I hear now instead
All those unkind words you said
Oh, how close we were almost
These lyrics, written by George Morgan, tell the story of a love that never quite made it to the altar. The singer addresses a former lover, recounting the moments when they were almost together forever. The first stanza describes how close they were to being in love and engaged. The second stanza depicts the nearness of their wedding day, with the singer hearing the church bells ringing and the choir singing. However, the love ultimately cannot withstand the broken promises and betrayal. The last line of each stanza, "Oh, how close we were almost," reinforces the sense that they were so near to achieving their dreams but ultimately fell short.
This song illustrates the universal experience of almost love - a love that feels so close to becoming something more but ultimately cannot survive. It is a bittersweet reflection on what might have been, and the pain of lost possibilities. George Morgan's tender vocals lend the lyrics a melancholic sweetness that captures the heartache of love that is almost, but not quite.
Line by Line Meaning
Almost you fell in love with me
You had strong feelings for me, but not quite enough to fall in love.
Almost you were my bride to be
We were close to getting engaged, but it never happened.
But each promise that was made
You made commitments to me, but failed to keep them.
You have broken and betrayed
Your actions showed me that you were not trustworthy.
Oh, how close we were almost
We were incredibly close to being in a serious relationship.
Almost I heard the church bells ring
I imagined us getting married and hearing the bells ring, but it never happened.
Almost I heard the choir sing
I pictured us being together in a church and hearing a choir sing, but it never happened.
But I hear now instead
The reality is very different from what I imagined.
All those unkind words you said
You said hurtful things that were very damaging to our relationship.
Oh, how close we were almost
I can't help but think about how close we were to having something special together.
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARET REDDICK, BUTCH WALKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@miltonmoore5294
Columbia Records
released only
3 LP'S on George
during his 25 years on the label.
I don't know who
was more insane,
Columbia Records
for not capitalizing on his
enormous talent
and popularity, or
George Morgan
for staying with
the label that
treated him so
miserably! What
an infernal outrage! He deserved better.š¢
@sauquoit13456
In the June 7th, 1952 issue of Billboard magazine, "Almost" by George Morgan was tied at position #2 with Carl Smith's "Don't Just Stand There" on the 'Country and Western Records Most Played By Folk Disk Jockeys' chart, it spent one week at #2 and that was also its peak position on the chart...
Between 1949 and 1979 the Waverly, Tennessee native had thirty-six records on the Billboard's charts, ten* made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Candy Kisses", in 1949...
George Thomas Morgan passed away at the young age of 51 on July 7th, 1975 {a heart attack after undergoing open-heart surgery}...
May he R.I.P.
* He just missed having an eleventh Top 10 record when his "All i Need Is Some More Lovin'" peaked at #11 in 1949...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Top 10 on June 7th, 1952:
At #1. "Wild Side of Life" by Hank Thompson
#4. "Talk To Your Heart" by Ray Price
#5. "That Heart Belongs To Me" by Webb Pierce
#6. "It's A Lovely, Lovely Day" by Carl Smith
#6. "Are you Teasing Me?" by Carl Smith
#8. "Half As Much" by Hank Williams
#9. "Don't Stay Away" by Lefty Frizzell
#10. "Wondering" by Webb Pierce
@benniesweat9848
How says George Morgan was not a super star? I am old enough to remember him, back in the 50's, in my book he will always be a star.
@webbjr37
George Morgan was no where as successful as Eddy Arnold Jim Reeves Faron Young Marty Robbins, I also am old enough to remember when George was at his peak with songs like Candy Kisses and my point was altho George was in my opinion as good as the best he did not enjoy the fame of many other's, Such as named above,Even singers who were no where as good as George Morgan receivedĀ much more air play
@roned9189
your so true
@miltonmoore5294
Columbia Records
released only
3 LP'S on George
during his 25 years on the label.
I don't know who
was more insane,
Columbia Records
for not capitalizing on his
enormous talent
and popularity, or
George Morgan
for staying with
the label that
treated him so
miserably! What
an infernal outrage! He deserved better.š¢
@randysherman8878
One of my all time favorite songs. Thanks so much for sharing !
@sauquoit13456
In the June 7th, 1952 issue of Billboard magazine, "Almost" by George Morgan was tied at position #2 with Carl Smith's "Don't Just Stand There" on the 'Country and Western Records Most Played By Folk Disk Jockeys' chart, it spent one week at #2 and that was also its peak position on the chart...
Between 1949 and 1979 the Waverly, Tennessee native had thirty-six records on the Billboard's charts, ten* made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Candy Kisses", in 1949...
George Thomas Morgan passed away at the young age of 51 on July 7th, 1975 {a heart attack after undergoing open-heart surgery}...
May he R.I.P.
* He just missed having an eleventh Top 10 record when his "All i Need Is Some More Lovin'" peaked at #11 in 1949...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Top 10 on June 7th, 1952:
At #1. "Wild Side of Life" by Hank Thompson
#4. "Talk To Your Heart" by Ray Price
#5. "That Heart Belongs To Me" by Webb Pierce
#6. "It's A Lovely, Lovely Day" by Carl Smith
#6. "Are you Teasing Me?" by Carl Smith
#8. "Half As Much" by Hank Williams
#9. "Don't Stay Away" by Lefty Frizzell
#10. "Wondering" by Webb Pierce
@crocks2871
I have always loved this song.. I have the origional 45 record of this, something about George Morgan's voice and the steel guitar of Little Roy Wiggins made his songs great too
@djoecon
Where are these nice old songs today, nice to hear the words clearly without all that yelling and banging of instruments,good memories that touches the heart.
@kylechip
Great voice, great song! Tks for posting!
@pumpkineckbort8856
Such a smooth voice, akin to fine silk.