What is the story behind the song one day at a time?

Written by, Marijohn WilkinLanguageEnglishISWC T-070.939.727-2 BMI, GEMA, ISWC, JASRAC
Comments First two verses -

I'm only human, I'm just a woman.
Help me believe in what I could be
And all that I am.
Show me the stairway, I have to climb.
Lord for my sake, teach me to take
One day at a time.

One day at a time sweet Jesus
That's all I'm asking from you.
Just give me the strength
To do everyday what I have to do.
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus
And tomorrow may never be mine.
Lord help me today, show me the way
One day at a time.

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  • Originals
  • Highlights 5
  • Versions 72
  • Adaptations 2
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Originals

One Day at a Time

What is the story behind the song one day at a time?

Adaptations

An adaptation is a musical work which uses most of the music or lyrics of another musical work.

  • One Day at a Time written by Kris Kristofferson, Marijohn Wilkin English February 1974
    • Du bist nie allein written by Wolfgang Mürmann German 1980
    • Var dag för sig written by Per Filip Swedish 1987

Versions

Title Performer Release date Info
One Day at a Time Marilyn Sellars February 1974 First recording
First release
One Day at a Time Roy Drusky March 1974
One Day at a Time The Thrasher Brothers 1974
One Day at a Time Jerry & The Singing Goffs 1974
One Day at a Time Wanda Jackson 1975
One Day at a Time The Goins Brothers 1975
One Day at a Time The Californians [US] 1975
One Day at a Time Marie Gibson 1975 Hit song
One Day at a Time Don Frost 1975
One Day at a Time Jack Jersey 1975
One Day at a Time Phil Brady & Rainbow County 1976
One Day at a Time Springbok 1976
One Day at a Time Shane [ZA] 1976
One Day at a Time Lena Martell 1977
One Day at a Time Miki & Griff 1977
One Day at a Time Zelda Ellison 1977
One Day at a Time Helen Taylor [US] 1977
One Day at a Time Bonnie Lou & Buster 1977
One Day at a Time George Hamilton IV June 1978
One Day at a Time Trudie 1978
One Day at a Time Tennessee Ernie Ford and The Jordanaires 1978
One Day at a Time Top of the Pops October 1979
One Day at a Time Bjøro Håland 1979
One Day at a Time Pat Derry and Greta Elkin 1979
One Day at a Time Cristy Lane February 1980 Hit song
One Day at a Time Brotherhood of Man November 1980
One Day at a Time Dana [IE] 1980
One Day at a Time Joyce Smith 1980
One Day at a Time The Hawking Brothers 1980 Live
One Day at a Time Country Express [FI] 1980
One Day at a Time The Allan Sisters featuring Cloudburst 1980
One Day at a Time Merle Haggard September 1981
One Day at a Time The Sally Mountain Show 1981
One Day at a Time Cornerstone 1981
One Day at a Time Olive Bice 1981
One Day at a Time Bryn Yemm 1982
One Day at a Time Jimmy Lawton 1983
One Day at a Time Vince Barlow [CA] 1984
One Day at a Time Tammy Jones 1985
One Day at a Time Judy Collins 1985
One Day at a Time Carroll Baker 1985
One Day at a Time Kingdom Heirs 1986
One Day at a Time Master's V Quartet 1986
One Day at a Time Ken Mullan 1987
One Day at a Time Roger Whittaker 1989
One Day at a Time Ann Williamson 1991
One Day at a Time Daniel O'Donnell 1996 A cappella
One Day at a Time The Jordanaires October 28, 1997
One Day at a Time Crystal Gayle 1997
One Day at a Time Warner Williams, Jay Summerour 1999
One Day at a Time Joy Adams 1999
One Day at a Time Foster & Allen 1999
One Day at a Time Jane Baxter Miller October 26, 2004
One Day at a Time Charlie Landsborough September 11, 2006
One Day at a Time Charley Pride November 7, 2006
One Day at a Time Mel Berg December 12, 2006
One Day at a Time The Country Trail Band 2006
One Day at a Time James Kilbane December 18, 2007
One Day at a Time Pure Ecstasy May 18, 2010
One Day at a Time Nancy Bryan July 4, 2011
Queens of Country Medley - Queen of the Silver Dollar - One Day at a Time - Rose Garden Lisa McHugh November 21, 2016 Live
Medley
One Day at a Time Bradley Walker with Rhonda Vincent and Ben Isaacs October 6, 2017

What is the story behind One Day at a Time sweet Jesus?

Wilkin followed his advice while driving home, and her tears gave way to laughter as she realized how unbelievable her situation had become. When she got home, she sat down at her piano and sang the first verse and chorus of “One Day At A Time.” Wilkin later reflected that the song was literally a cry for help.

What is the message of the one day?

More videos on YouTube The meaning of the song is that War needs to stop and that we should have hope that some day it will. The song explains that the world is a place that is not peaceful. Specifically, the people in the world do not get along and how their fighting doesn't stop.

Did Kris Kristofferson write the song One Day at a Time?

"One Day at a Time" is a popular Country and Western-style Christian song written by Marijohn Wilkin and Kris Kristofferson. It has been recorded by over 200 artists and has reached No. 1 in several territories.

What year did Kris Kristofferson write One Day at a Time?

One Day at a Time 23rd in 1974 One day at a time. That's all I'm asking from you. To do everyday what I have to do. And tomorrow may never be mine.