Moving In The Right Direction
Copyright Stephen W. Young

Long ago and far away.  
Just seems like yesterday.
A child dreams of a fairy tale existence.
But real life can come on strong. 
You have to choose from right and wrong.
But don't choose the path of least resistence.

Inch by inch, a day at a time
And you're one step closer to the finish line
Never let the hard times get you down
You've got to keep the right perspective
Don't worry about the imperfections
You just keep on moving
Moving in the right direction

Some people want to make you fail
They won't stop. They never will
Stay away from their web of deception
Seems like a simple thing
Just open your eyes and dream
And keep looking in the right direction

Inch by inch, a day at a time
And you're one step closer to the finish line
Never let the hard times get you down
You've got to keep the right perspective
Don't worry about the imperfections
You just keep on moving
Moving in the right direction

Moving In The Right Direction

We enjoy writing and producing Americana songs.  Janice's 2018 Americana album All Over The Map, her 2020 blues album Am I Blue Enough and her 2023 blues album Deep In The Domain are streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon,  Youtube and other platforms.  We appreciate you checking them out!

Stephen W. Young is a singer/songwriter/musician with a broad range of musical styles. His songs reflect inspiration and encouragement, with an occasional dose of humor. He has been involved in music and recording projects for over 35 years, and has had several songs recorded by notable artists. 


For me, songwriting is a puzzle. I keep at it day after day after day. And eventually all the twisting and turning with words and rhymes morphs something worth smiling about.