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
- All
Originals
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
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?
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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.