Out in the middle of the mountains

Not a soul around for a hundred miles

I can hear the birds all singing

Such a pretty song, sure make me smile

 

Another day that's full of walking

Switchback help me catch my breath

For my soul it sure is shining

Living life and taking steps, loving life ain't afraid of death

 

Thunder clouds start rolling

Around 3 p.m. most every day

And the trial keeps on climbing

So damn close to Heaven's gate

 

But you gotta keep on moving

Through the lightening, thunder, and the rain

Though my heart it sure is pounding

Living life and taking steps, if I take my time I can catch my breath

 

[Chorus]

We gotta keep moving

We gotta keep giving

 

Winter's quickly creeping

Summers edge on a mountain top

The leaves they sure are changing

Like a snowflake from a raindrop

 

The past is always growing

Try to make the best of what you've got

For our lives are always changing

So live your life and take your steps, use what you need and give the rest

 

[Chorus]

We gotta keep moving

We gotta keep loving

We gotta keep giving

We gotta keep singing

TAKIN' STEPS

Written by Pete Kartsounes September 1, 2009