One Day at a Time

Whenever I tried, I tried my hardest,
Whenever I promised you, I gave my word without an alibi,
Whenever I told you I’d never again, I meant it, every word.
Whenever I rose with a fear in my heart without recollection,
Whenever I told you I’ve been so sick and tired of being so sick and tired,
Whenever I cried changing sheets in the morning
I meant it, every word.
Whenever I was home, the more you were alone,
I paid the price and I’ll try to love you one day at a time.
I know I’ve caused you pain but every day I’ll try to make amends,
I paid my price and I’ll try to love you one day at a time.
Now that I know that in order to win, I have to remember,
Now that I know that in order to grow I have to let it go,
Now that I know where the first one will take me,
I’ve been powerless.