I met a man the other day
he had a lot of things to say
about his life and what he'd done
and how he's still surviving everyone
and while the tale was sad to me
he had a joy that was plain to see

He said, 'I'm alright no matter what gets me
the Father's never left me behind
I know I'm alright
He never forgets me
and He's been so very kind
now son, the troubles may come from the left and the right
but remember who's on your side
(he said I'm)
alright, alright, I'm alright'

A friend of mine called me last night
we hadn't spoken in a long, long time
he had his troubles but he came out strong
even though some things have worked out wrong
and in the end, he came to me
to tell me all about his inner peace

Perfection isn't possible, but happiness is
it's overwhelming my soul
so do your worst to me, it don't really matter
'cause it's always under control

Because I'm alright
no matter what gets me
the Father's never left me behind
I know I'm alright
He never forgets me
and He's been so very kind
now the darkness may come in the dead of night
but there's always the morning light
(I know I'm)
alright, alright, I'm alright
alright, alright, I'm alright
alright, alright, I'm alright
alright, alright, I'm alright