O Say, Can You See the Lyrics? The country music star Luke Bryan is not as country strong as some fans may have hoped. Mr. Bryan sang the national anthem before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday night, and could be seen glancing down at his hand during the performance. Turns out he was borrowing a cheat sheet method long favored by middle-schoolers everywhere: he had some of the lyrics written on his palm. "I had a few keys words written down to insure myself that I wouldn't mess up," he posted on Twitter on Wednesday, saying he wanted to explain his performance. I just wanted to do my best. I promise it was from the heart. "If I offended anyone with my approach I sincerely apologize," he added. Anytime I sing the anthem it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest. Some fans were miffed. "Luke Bryan sings the national anthem the way I used to take geometry tests," one wrote on Twitter, according to USA Today. But others were willing to let it slide. Great job on the anthem! Kellie Pickler tweeted, as USA Today noted. And in the annals of national anthem missteps - which include flubbed lines and out-of-tune singing - Mr. Bryan barely rates. He's not even the first to resort to palming lyrics - Michael Bolton did it in 2006, to the boos of the crowd, and the amusement of a guardsman hoisting a flag behind him.