i started something new, a year or two   and now i'm doing what i love   but do you think i'm giving up      i know it has been a while since we lasted talked   you probably think that when i learn to walk   i'd never be showing up      time has got the best of me since i discovered   if it all falls into place, what else can i sa      it's alright, we'll be fine   it's alright, you're on my mind      it's hard maintaining while i'm making   please understand that i am taking   time out to say all my thanks      i try the best i can, i really do   been raised okay, i know my roots    i'm sorry for not stopping by to say hello      time has got the best of me since i discovered   if it all falls into place, what else can i say      it's alright, we'll be fine   it's alright, you're on my mind      my head is on the ground   if you'll just hear me out   if you are still around   my head is on the ground      you've meant the world to me   without you where would i be   you've all meant the world to me   without you all where else would i be      it's alright, we'll be fine   it's alright, we'll be fine   it's alright, i've got time   it's alright, i've got time