I've been traveling half my life now

Down a one-way gravel road

Taking time and taking chances

It's the only way I know

 

Grew up near a winding river

Mid-western countryside

Last of four in my family

First to leave it all behind

 

I knew when I was younger

That my heart would take me west

I've laid down so many stones there

And I keep on taking steps

 

Colorado called my name loud

Ol' Michigan let me go

Since then I've climbed those mountains

It's the only way I know

 

[Chorus]

It's all a big illusion, wrapped around your confusion

Grass grows greener on the other side

Take what you have don't worry, slow down no need to hurry

Worries only take up all your time, your precious time

 

There's sunshine through my window

I got hope in troubled times

I took down all my demons

To give me wings to fly

 

I've been traveling half my life now

Down a one-way gravel road

Taking time and taking chances

It's the only way I know

THE ONLY WAY I KNOW

Written by Pete Kartsounes October 3, 2009