Thankful As I Am

 Verse 1

I’ve been knocked down, beat up, lost a few fights,

Spent too many prayers on long, lonely nights.

But somehow I’m still standin’, still tryin’ to do right,

And I thank God every sunrise

For another shot at life.

Verse 2

Mama’s cookin’ slow, kids runnin’ through the doorway,

Family gatherin’ close like they always do on this day.

And I look around the room, and the weight fades away—

Yeah, this is what matters,

And what I nearly let slip away.

Pre-Chorus

Every mile, every trial,

Every tear I tried to hide…

Led me right back home tonight.

Chorus

I’m thankful as I am, for the grace that pulled me through it,

For the second chances given when I didn’t think I’d do it.

For the storms that made me stronger,

And the faith that made me stand—

Yeah, I ain’t who I was,

But I’m better by His hand.

And I’ll praise Him every heartbeat,

Every moment that I get—

Yeah, I’m thankful as I am,

And I ain’t done bein’ thankful yet.

Verse 3

Had to face my demons, had to lose a little pride,

Had to let the past go to keep the future alive.

Now the man in the mirror’s got nothin’ left to hide,

And I’m grateful for redemption

That no money could ever buy.

Pre-Chorus

If I’ve learned one thing out here,

It’s what you love is worth the fight…

And you hold on with all your might.

Chorus

I’m thankful as I am, for the grace that pulled me through it,

For the second chances given when I didn’t think I’d do it.

For the storms that made me stronger,

And the faith that made me stand—

Yeah, I ain’t who I was,

But I’m better by His hand.

And I’ll praise Him every heartbeat,

Every moment that I get—

Yeah, I’m thankful as I am,

And I ain’t done bein’ thankful yet.

Bridge

Every burden, every breakdown,

Every time I nearly gave out—

He was whisperin’, “Son, you ain’t through.”

And the good Lord knows I needed

Every valley I walked into…

Just to find my way back to You.

Yeah, to find my way back to You.

Final Chorus

I’m thankful as I am, for the grace that kept me steady,

For a heart that’s finally open and a soul that’s standin’ ready.

For the love that never leaves me,

And the mercy I won’t forget—

Yeah, I’m thankful as I am,

And I ain’t done bein’ thankful yet.

With every breath I’m given,

I’ll keep callin’ this life blessed—

Yeah, I’m thankful as I am,

On this day and every next.