The greatest book ever could never be as great as being there when you finished reading it.
Clutch it to your chest,
Take a deep breath with tears in your eyes.
I think you're better than anything else ever.

The greatest movie ever could never be as great as being there when you first saw it.
Holding your hand underneath the afgan with your TV.
Blue eyes.
I think you're better than anything else ever.

The greatest song ever could never be as great as being there when you first heard it.
Moving around the room with your grey t-shirt and faded blue jean eyes.
I think you're better than anything else ever.


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    :)thisisoneofthesweetestsongsi'veeverheard.

    loveinvincibleon May 28, 2008   Link
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    I think this song is better than anything else ever.

    itsjessie13on January 10, 2010   Link
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    Does anyone have the chords to this? I'd reallllly appreciate it. :) If I figure any of it out I'll post it.

    whosrailon November 29, 2011   Link
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    I'm pretty sure the lyrics are "The greatest book ever could never be as great as being there when you first read it."

    Awesome song, just like all his songs really!

    beezybeaston July 15, 2012   Link

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