First time the florist and grocer
Put up a poster for Saturday night
Is it pronounced karaoke
Said long-haired and smoky on his way to the mic

Always twenty-five feet from the sweet spotlight
So why wouldn’t he try

Why don’t you try?
Why don’t you try?

Last night it came in a vision
A stone apparition
Who’s satisfied
Without a longing for something
Out of reach but just in sight
They might get if they try?

Why don’t you try?
Why don’t you try?

Failure is a friend
If you fall down, try again

Why don’t you try?
Why don’t you try?

What are you waiting for?

Music & lyrics by Michael Johnston, Danny Stephens, Miguel DeJesus, & Kevin Breuner