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Album: Blue Smoke (2014)
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  • I have chased after rainbows
    I've captured one or two
    I've reached for the stars
    I've even held a few
    I've walked that lonesome valley
    Topped the mountains, soared the sky
    I've laughed and I have cried
    But I have always tried

    I've always been a dreamer
    And dreams are special things
    But dreams are of no value
    If they're not equipped with wings
    So secure yourself for climbing
    Make ready for the flight
    Don't let your chance go by
    You'll make it if you try

    So try to be the first one up the mountain
    And try to be the first to touch the sky
    And try to be one that make a difference
    Try to put your fear and doubt aside

    And try to make the most of every moment
    'Cause if you never try you never win
    So try each day to try a little harder
    And if you fall, get up and try again

    Nothing is impossible
    If you can just believe
    Don't live your life in shackles
    When faith can be the key
    The winner's one that keeps determination in his eyes
    Who's not afraid to fly and not afraid to try

    So try to be the first one up that mountain
    And try to be the first to touch the sky
    And try to count your blessings and keep counting
    And try to soar where only eagles fly

    And if you fail at first just keep on trying
    For you are not a failure in God's eyes
    The first step is the one that's always hardest
    But you won't amount too much if you won't try
    So spread your wings and let the magic happen
    'Cause you'll never really know if you don't try

    You gotta try
    Come give it a try
    You have to try
    I know it ain't easy, who ever said it was
    Life is hard, same as it ever was
    You have to try (You have to try)

    When you think you can't do it just try a little harder
    Just dig a little deeper and go a little further but try (try)
    You have to try (try)

    What every it is you're gonna get through it
    Let the spirit lead you I know you can do it
    Just try (try)
    Just give it a try
    And whenever you think you ain't gonna make
    Put a smile on your face, suck it up and take it for a while (give it a try)
    At least you know you tried (give it a try)

    Don't think that I don't suffer
    I know what I'm saying
    When I get to that place where I start praying
    And I try
    Lord knows I try
    Yes, I try Writer/s: Dolly Parton
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 1

  • Judy Huddleston from Georgia This song is one of her best songs shes ever wrote. It is relivent for this day and forever. You have to keep Trying every time you fail. Don't give up... Ever.
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