Many times when I was little I'd hold my Daddy's hand And many times I thought I was so strong I'd let go and try to stand
But many times I fell and was so ashamed Never good enough But someone failed to tell me That holding on doesn't do too much
Sometimes I'm on the mountain Holding on to Your hand Sometimes I'm in the middle Holding the best I can
Sometimes I'm in the valley And I let go long ago When my hand is weak and tired Your hand still has a hold
Many times when I was a child They told me to follow the rules Many times I tried oh so hard To do what they wanted me to
But many times I failed and in my disgrace I couldn't call Your name But I found that though I left You You were with me all the same
Sometimes I'm on the mountain Holding on to Your hand And sometimes I'm in the middle
Holding the best I can
Sometimes I'm in the valley And I let go long ago When my hand is weak and tired Your hand still has a hold
I've tried to hold on to You Seems the best that I can do is sometimes Doing everything I can But it's slipping through my hands sometimes
And if You're looking for consistency Look to someone else 'Cause I'm holding hands with Heaven While I'm making eyes at Hell And if I'm ever gonna change God, I need Your help
Sometimes I'm on the mountain Holding on to Your hand Sometimes I'm in the middle Holding the best I can
Sometimes I'm in the valley And I let go long ago My hand is weak and tired But Your hand still has a hold
When my hand is weak and tired But Your hand still has a hold Still has a hold