Didn't We Almost Have It All
Whitney Houston · The Greatest Hits
Remember when we held on in the rain
The nights we almost lost it, once again
We can take the night into tomorrow
Living on feelings
Touching you I feel it all again
[chorus]
Didn't we almost have it all
When love was all we had worth giving
The ride with you was worth the fall, my friend
Loving you makes life worth living
Didn't we almost have it all
The nights we held on till the morning
You know you'll never love that way again
Didn't we almost have it all
The way you used to touch me felt so fine
We kept our hearts together down the line
A moment in the soul can last forever
Comfort and keep us
Help me bring the feeling back again
[chorus]
Didn't we almost have it all
When love was all we had worth giving
The ride with you was worth the fall my friend
Loving you makes life worth living
Didn't we almost have it all
The nights we held on till the morning
You know you'll never love that way again
Didn't we almost have it all
Didn't we have the best of times
When love was young and new
Couldn't we reach inside and find
The world of me and you
We'll never lose it again
Cause once you know what love is
You'll never let it end
[chorus]
Didn't we almost have it all
When love was all we had worth giving
The ride with you was worth the fall my friend
Loving you makes life worth living
Didn't we almost have it all
The nights we held on till the morning
You know you'll never love that way again
Didn't we almost have it all
Didn't we almost have it all
The nights we almost lost it, once again
We can take the night into tomorrow
Living on feelings
Touching you I feel it all again
[chorus]
Didn't we almost have it all
When love was all we had worth giving
The ride with you was worth the fall, my friend
Loving you makes life worth living
Didn't we almost have it all
The nights we held on till the morning
You know you'll never love that way again
Didn't we almost have it all
The way you used to touch me felt so fine
We kept our hearts together down the line
A moment in the soul can last forever
Comfort and keep us
Help me bring the feeling back again
[chorus]
Didn't we almost have it all
When love was all we had worth giving
The ride with you was worth the fall my friend
Loving you makes life worth living
Didn't we almost have it all
The nights we held on till the morning
You know you'll never love that way again
Didn't we almost have it all
Didn't we have the best of times
When love was young and new
Couldn't we reach inside and find
The world of me and you
We'll never lose it again
Cause once you know what love is
You'll never let it end
[chorus]
Didn't we almost have it all
When love was all we had worth giving
The ride with you was worth the fall my friend
Loving you makes life worth living
Didn't we almost have it all
The nights we held on till the morning
You know you'll never love that way again
Didn't we almost have it all
Didn't we almost have it all
Didn't We Almost Have It All
Released on Whitney Houston's 1991 compilation album The Greatest Hits, this track stands as a testament to her mastery of R&B and pop balladry. The song, originally written by George Michael, showcases Houston's signature vocal power and emotional depth, delivering a narrative of regret and reflection that resonated deeply with audiences. It complements her other iconic recordings from the era, such as the Bodyguard soundtrack material, reinforcing her status as a definitive voice of the early 1990s. The composition highlights her ability to blend soulful intensity with polished production, cementing her legacy as one of the most influential vocalists of her generation.