The Hard Way Every Time

Yeah, I’ve had my share of

broken dreams

And more than a couple of

falls

And in chasin’

what I thought were

moonbeams

I have run into a couple of

walls

But in looking back

at the places I’ve been

The changes

that I’ve left behind

I just look at myself

to find

I’ve learned the hard way

every time

‘Cause I’ve had my share

of good intentions

And I’ve made my share

of mistakes

And I’ve learned

at times

it’s best to bend

‘Cause if you don’t

well

those are the breaks

Should have listened to

all the things I was told

But I was young

and too proud

at the time

Now I look at myself

to find

I learn the hard way

ev’ry time

But in looking back

at the lessons I’ve learned

And the mountains

I wanted to climb

I just look at myself

to find

I’ve learned the hard way

ev’ry time

‘Cause

I’ve had my share of

broken dreams

And more than a couple

of falls

And in chasin’

what I thought

were moonbeams

I have run into a couple

of walls

But in looking back

at the faces I’ve been

I would sure be

the first one to say

When I look at myself

today

Wouldn’t a done it

any other way

— Written and performed by Jim Croce