Lyrics by Steven R. Drennon, ©️ 2025 Lyrics may not be remixed, used as prompts for AI, or otherwise reproduced without consent. Please check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@firstep3 https://youtu.be/Y0WS9-72ZIg https://youtu.be/LtRRYJ85pyI I’ve been beaten black and blue, Barely survived a time or two. Life don’t hand out no free rides, You get tough or step aside. Every bruise tells where I’ve been, Each loss taught me how to win. There ain’t no shame in gettin’ scarred, It helps to toughen up your heart. I’ve been knocked down but never beat, Got back up on my own two feet. I took some hits and felt some pain, Each time I came right back again. Lookin' back I don't regret A single time I lost a bet, 'Cause though life put me to the test, The lessons I learned hard, Are the lessons I learned best. I've had some friends who turned their backs, And I've had dreams that went off track. I chased some highs that left me low, And learned how much I still don't know. At times I didn't give a damn, 'Cause I learned who the hell I am. Time’s a teacher, mean and tough, That shows you when you’ve had enough. I’ve been knocked down but never beat, Got back up on my own two feet. I took some hits and felt some pain, Each time I came right back again. Lookin' back I don't regret A single time I lost a bet, 'Cause though life put me to the test, The lessons I learned hard, Are the lessons I learned best. Lord, I ain't a perfect man, But I still do the best I can, And every win has been hard earned Through the lessons that I've learned. I’ve been knocked down but never beat, Got back up on my own two feet. I took some hits and felt some pain, Each time I came right back again. Lookin' back I don't regret Lookin' back I don't regret A single time I lost a bet, 'Cause though life put me to the test, The lessons I learned hard, Are the lessons I learned best.
