On my way home, I took an unexpected rest
I wound up being put to the ultimate test
They told me I was up against it

What once seemed important doesn't mean a thing
Gotta find the time to stop and hear the church bells when they ring
Won't be long before I hear the angels sing
They told me I was up against it

Runnin' in the valley in the shadow of death
Gotta remember to stop and catch my breath
They told me I'm up against it

In that lonesome valley that you must walk by yourself
There's only one way to ask for help
They told me I'm up against it

Daily trials and troubles must be put to rest
Want every minute to be my best
Keep this heart beatin' in my chest
They told me I'm up against it

Should've heard the warnin', but I guess I didn't hear
Now I'm face to face with my worst fear
They told me I'm up against it

Thought I could make it on my own
Now I know what it means to really be alone
They told me I'm up against it

Things that drive me crazy
Will just have to go
All the manmade problems, I don't wanna know
I'm goin' out fast, I'm goin' down slow
They told me I'm up against it

copyright Peter Stone Brown (Lawn Writer Music, ASCAP)