I'LL TAKE JUST A MOMENT

When the urge comes upon me to take that first drink

I’ll pause just a moment, just one moment to think

And I’ll take the time in which to think

Of what I’ve learned from my past deeds.

Yes, I’ll take that moment just to think

Of wasted time, of wasted youth, of the lies I told, of the hidden truth

I’ll weigh the control that I stand to lose

Against the use of drugs, beer or booze

I’ll think of the battle which I have fought

Of the hill I’ve climbed to my sober loft.

Then I’ll take just a moment in which to feel

The pride and respect when I topped that hill

And I’ll take just a moment to say goodbye

To the past I’ve led, and the days gone by

And I’ll feel that urge leave, that desire to use

Because the control I have now, I don’t want to lose

Yes, I live my life now controlled just by me

A life without booze called sobriety

So when the urge comes upon me to take that first drink

I’ll pause just a moment, just one moment to think

And when I’m done thinking, I’ll reach for that drink

But it’ll be water I reach for, water to drink.

KST09/2025