Lovely Lyrics: Almost There

I finally watched the second Disney singalong, and while it wasn't as terrible as the first one a few weeks ago, I still didn't love it. However, one of the bright spots was when Anika Noni Rose sang "Almost There" from "The Princess and the Frog." It is such an under-appreciated movie and its soundtrack is spectacular! I had this song on my list of ones to write about, and when I heard it on the singalong, I remembered why! I love it so much!

It applies to anyone who has a dream and is putting in the hard work to make that dream a reality! I also think it's a timely choice because to my fellow educators, I say, we're almost there! And by "there," I mean summer break!

Almost There

from The Princess and the Frog

I don't have time for dancin'

That's just gonna have to wait a while

Ain't got time for messin' around

And it's not my style

This whole town can slow you down

People takin' the easy way

But I know exactly where I am going

Gettin' closer 'n closer every day

And I am almost there

I'm almost there

People down here think I'm crazy

But I don't care

Trials and tribulations

I've had my share

There ain't nothin' gonna stop me now

'Cause I'm almost there

I remember Daddy told me

Fairy tales can come true

You gotta make 'em happen

It all depends on you

So I work real hard each and every day

Now things for sure are going my way

Just doing what I do

Look out boys, I'm coming through

And I'm almost there

I'm almost there

People gonna come here from everywhere

And I'm almost there

I'm almost there

There's been trials and tribulations

You know I've had my share

But I've climbed a mountain

I've crossed a river

And I'm almost there

I'm almost there

I'm almost there

Music and Lyrics by

Randy Newman

So whatever you're working toward, keep going! You're almost there!

Happy Tails to you!