One Day At A Time

Album: Analog Man (2012)
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  • Well you know,
    I was always the first to arrive at the party, ooh
    And the last to leave the scene of the crime
    Well it started with a couple of beers,
    And it went I don't know how many years,
    Like a runaway train headed for the end of the line

    Well I finally got around to admit that I might have a problem
    But I thought it was just too damn big of a mountain to climb
    Well I got down on my knees and said hey
    I just cant go on livin' this way
    Guess I have to learn to live my life one day at a time

    Oh yeah, one day at a time
    Oh yeah, one day at a time

    Oh yeah, one day at a time
    Oh yeah, one day at a time

    Well I finally got around to admit that I was the problem
    When I used to put the blame on everybody's shoulders but mine
    All the friends I used to run with are gone,
    Lord, I hadn't planned on livin' this long
    But I finally learned to live my life one day at a time

    It was something it was too blind to see,
    I got help from something greater than me
    And today I learned to live my life one day at a time Writer/s: JOE WALSH
    Publisher: Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Spirit Music Group
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Comments: 7

  • Johnv from UkI'm not so familiar with Joe's solo work as with Eagles back catalogue, but love what I've heard. I just came across this for the first time while listening to Boom Rock online radio, and immediately thought that with that guitar work and that vocal it had to be the great Dave Edmunds. Imagine my surprise - I'm astonished but it's not just a very inspiring message but musically terrific as well.
  • Bruce from Kasilof Alaska32 yrs sober . Thank You Joe, Thank You God
  • Joe from Collegeville, Pa, United StatesI'm 15 years sober and I can relate to Joe Walsh! Very proud!!
  • Littl Dog A Travelin Alcoholic from Fairbanks And Las VegasSaw joe walsh in Colorado Springs with James Gang (Funk 49). Awesome. I was s 20 year soldier 1970. Now with 19 years sobriety i just now heard “One day at a time”. Thank you.
  • Thomas Ramey from Villa Park, Illinois I am a great Joe Walsh fan and have just recently became sober. I have the Farewell Melbourne dvd set and heard him sing the song many times but not until 9 months ago did I really listen. Thanks Joe!
  • Richie from The Mile High CityHearing the word of God, I always questioned, hearing the words of Mr. Joe Walsh saved my ass and yes, sir, that f-ing phone was heavy! Thank you, sir, THANK YOU!!
  • David H Katof from The Worldthis song is everybody's life.. my favorite song. i love joe walsh
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