To Be Alive

On the banks of the Cahaba

Watching lilies grow

Or up in West Virginia 

With mountains full of snow

And way down in Texas 

Where the pretty girls all grow

Some folks say I'm crazy

For all the miles I drive

But I'm making the most of this good living

I'm just happy to be alive

We all know there was a time

I was much different than today

Back when I was blind

Before I found my way

When I thought hard living was all there was to being free

Before I found my devil lord

And found out he was me

Now I'm just thankful for each new day I survive

I've been blessed with good living

And I'm happy to be alive

I've had my share of heartache 

If you want, you can read all about it, in a different song

Because I've repented of my sins

And forgiven every wrong

I will be your friend

If it's a friend you need

Because we are all blood brothers

It's all Adam's blood we bleed

And I wake up thankful each new day I survive

I've been blessed with good living

And I'm proud  to be alive

I've been blessed with good living

I'm happy to be alive