Song Description

'Bout NA/AA

Lyrics

INTRO
I did what I wanted, I didn't think anything 'bout it at the time
I never would ever be worrin' about tomorrow.
But now I can see that there's something in me
That's not under my control
And now I can make it,
I take it one day at a time.

VERSE
At a crowded table, as he stared into space
Steadying a coffee cup with both hands
The meeting began.
He's hurried here from workin' late
Shades the light to hide his face and listens
As the stories pour out, they're talkin' about

CHORUS
Givin' it, givin' it, givin' it up
Puttin' it, puttin' it, puttin' it down
Givin' it, givin' it, givin' it up
Puttin' it, puttin' it, puttin' it down
Feelin' the strength for the power they've found
All te dream were left behind, now they're clean one day at a time.

VERSE
He sits up straight when he hears a boy
Barely old enough to vote, but sounding grey - inside
And in haunting words, describes the pain.
11 years of chemicals and whiskey
All the torment he's seen, now he's makin it clean.

CHORUS

BRIDGE
Clocked at 90
Locked him up, repeatedly
Now he stands up, and says:
I can't help myself will you help me?

CHORUS

(c)Talbott-McGovern 2004