The Hard Way Every Time

Yes, I've had my share of broken dreams

And more than a couple of fall-offs

And in chasing what I thought were moonbeams

I have run into a couple of walls

But in looking back at the places I've been

The chances that I've left behind

I just look at myself to find

I learned the hard way every time

'Cause I've had my share of good intentions

And I've made my share of mistakes

I've learned at times it's best to bend

'Cause if you don't, well, those are the breaks

I should have listened to the things I was told

But I was young and too proud at the time

Now I look at myself to find

I've learned the hard way every time

But in looking back at the lessons I've learned

And the mountains I've wanted to climb

I just look at myself to find

I've learned the hard way every time

'Cause I've had my share of broken dreams

And more than a couple of fall-offs

And in chasing what I thought were moonbeams

I have run into a couple of walls

But in looking back at the places I've been

I would sure be the first one to say

When I look at myself today

I wouldn't have done it any other way