Russ McIvor

Lyrics

I THINK I CAN (2:51)
Russ McIvor

When I was seven years old momma read me a story about a little train that climbed the hill
Said I could do anything that I wanted in life.
It was all just a matter of will
So I pinned a red towel to the back of my pajamas said, "Momma I understand"!
I yelled out loud as I dove from the couch "I can fly like Superman"!

I think I can, I know I thought I could I think I can,
I know I think I thought I could

When I turned fifteen I made the football team weighing one twenty-five
The coach said you got heart and I guess you can start In the game on Friday night
There I was in the line, lookin' straight in the eyes of a guy who weighed three-fifteen
I had that little old train in the back of my brain
As I hit'em with a head of steam

I think I can, I know I thought I could I think I can,
I know I think I thought I could

Well there's a lot to be said for good intention and the power of the positive thought retention
But Momma you forgot to mention...
It don't work every time... All right!

She was a tall drink of water, of Swedish extraction with legs that were longer than me
So I turned on the charm and I bet the farm on Momma's philosophy
No way I could fail, had the wind in my sail and the children already named
I was peacock proud as I pushed through the crowd
Just like that little old train

I think I can, I know I thought I could
I think I can, I know I think I thought I could
Well I think I thought I could

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