Ok I know this is close to after ever after but this is taken in context long after ever after when you can look back and just appreciate what it was.
Almost Ever After[Verse 1]
There was once upon a time
And God I loved that then
When everything was right
Before it had to end
I still think about you
Every now and then
Wishing for a moment
Our story could begin again
Back when your smile felt like home
And tomorrow felt so near
We were looking toward forever
Like it could never disappear
We had no reason to believe
It could ever fall apart
Two reckless hearts
Tearing through the dark
[Pre-Chorus]
Little did we know
Tomorrow would bring the night
We lost our forever
Without putting up a fight
[Chorus]
Almost ever after
Still means there was us
A beautiful disaster
Even if it wasn’t enough
I’d rather have the memories
And still feel the loss
Almost ever after
Is better than never was
[Verse 2]
Another chapter
In a story that barely just began
Back when I still believed
That ours would never end
I miss all the times
It was you and me
Making plans together
For a dream that couldn’t be
Thinking we were different
Thinking we had found a way
Chasing down tomorrow
Like it could ever stay
Dreams like love can die
And get lost in yesterday
Still we held on tight
To a love that couldn’t stay
[Pre-Chorus]
Little did we know
Tomorrow would bring goodbye
We lost our forever
Without putting up a fight
[Chorus]
Almost ever after
Still means there was us
A beautiful disaster
Even if it wasn’t enough
I’d rather have the memories
And still feel the loss
Almost ever after
Is better than never was
[Bridge]
The years kept rolling
Like thunder across the plains
They carried off the heartache
But never washed you away
I don’t chase the what-ifs
Or wish for something new
I’m thankful for the time
That I shared with you
[Final Chorus]
Almost ever after
Still means there was us
A beautiful disaster
Even if it wasn’t enough
I’d rather have the memories
And still feel the loss
Almost ever after
Is better than never waswas
Written by Jason A Hearrell
06/15/2026