Verse 1 Back in Akron long ago, Two weary souls met heart to heart, One shared hope and one shared pain, And a miracle got its start. Chorus Rescue, survival, life itself, A gift we never earned alone, One hand reaching out to one, Showing another the way home. Ninety-one years and still we stand, Together through both joy and strife, Thank God for those who came before— A.A., you gave us life. Verse 2 Some came broken, some came proud, Some arrived with nowhere left to go, Some came laughing, some came crying, All were searching for a way to grow. Chorus Rescue, survival, life itself, A gift we never earned alone, One hand reaching out to one, Showing another the way home. Ninety-one years and still we stand, Together through both joy and strife, Thank God for those who came before— A.A., you gave us life. Verse 3 The stories live in hearts and halls, In coffee cups and meeting chairs, In every sponsor’s patient voice, And every newcomer we welcome there. Bridge From Bill and Bob to us today, The chain of love remains unbroken, One alcoholic helping another, One simple promise spoken. Final Chorus Rescue, survival, life itself, A gift we never earned alone, One hand reaching out to one, Showing another the way home. Ninety-one years and still we stand, Carrying hope from life to life, Happy Birthday, Alcoholics Anonymous, And thanks for giving us life. Tag Happy Birthday, A.A. Ninety-one years today. And the miracle goes on.
