Well I came out as a shy boy They should've seen my score Well I came out as a shy boy You should've seen my score If I had seen my potential I could have scored much more Now I tried to speak with silence I didn't make much noise Now I tried to speak in silence I didn't make much noise All it seemed to get me Was more respect from all the boys Now I tried the suffering artist That didn't bring me much Now I tried the suffering artist That didn't bring me much Well I began to wonder Could I be losing my touch? Well I ain't never tried my hardest I only done my best I ain't never tried my hardest I only done my best If you'd like to push me I'm sure I'd find the rest I may never get to heaven I didn't read that book I may never get to heaven I didn't read that book But at least I had one woman Who gave me one sweet look