Third Place and Grinning

Lyrics

It's only a ribbon, it's only a cup
It's only the village fete
But I'm holding it high like I'm lifting the sun
And I wouldn't trade it today

I didn't win the big one
But I won a little something

Third place and grinning, third place and proud
Hear the whole world clapping, or at least the little crowd
It's a small bronze medal and a plate of jam and cream
Third place and grinning, living out a dream
Third place and grinning, hold it to the light
Small wins are the stars that make the ordinary night

I practised in the kitchen with the kettle as my judge
I baked it and I raced it and I rehearsed it in the rain
My neighbours all are cheering and my mother's wiping tears
And a small, sweet victory is worth the whole damn year

I didn't win the big one
But I won a little something

Third place and grinning, third place and proud
Hear the whole world clapping, or at least the little crowd
It's a small bronze medal and a plate of jam and cream
Third place and grinning, living out a dream
Third place and grinning, hold it to the light
Small wins are the stars that make the ordinary night

Raise it up for every try
For the ones who showed up and the ones who gave it a go
Not every prize is gold
But every heart can glow

Third place and grinning, first in my heart
Hear the whole world singing, every voice plays a part
It's a small bronze medal and a joy I'll always keep
Third place and grinning, wake me from my sleep
Third place and grinning, hold it to the light
Small wins are the stars that make the ordinary night

Third place and grinning
Small wins shine