The Greatest Hit Lyrics

The Greatest Hit lyrics

Words & Music by



Ed Bruce and Jim McBride











He could never pay her back



For all she's done for him



She never asked for more



Than what he could afford to spend back then



And when the business got him down



She wouldn't let him quit



She'd say, "I believe someday you'll make it big



All you need's a hit"







She often had to work two jobs



So he could play at night



He'd chase his dream while she'd come home



Too tired sometimes to eat a bite



If give up came up, she'd say



"Hon, I love you, don't forget



I believe someday you'll finally make it big



All you need's a hit"







Then one day it hit him



Like a bolt out of the blue



He said, "What am I searching for



so hard when I have you



So he wrote her down on paper



And he put a tune to it



The inspiration for the one that made him big



She was his greatest hit