I was just a joker in a serious game I didn't have the heart to play But sooner or later I'll find a reason to throw it away Risin' on the crest of a natural wave That never seems to break my way I'm livin' without it But I got to do something about it Step by step, little by little (move a little closer to me) Step by step, take it line by line (one day at a time) Move, move, move, move a little closer (move a little closer to me) Step by step, the deal is mine I was just a runner in a one horse race Livin' on the don't pass line Sooner or later I got to lose 'cause I'm wasting my time Lady luck must have been a wonderful girl She's never been a friend of mine I'm living without her But I still got that mountain to climb Step by step, little by little (move a little closer to me) Step by step, take it line by line (one day at a time) Move, move, move, move a little closer (move a little closer to me) Step by step, the deal is mine Step by step, little by little (move a little closer to me) Step by step, take it line by line (one day at a time) Move, move, move, move a little closer (move a little closer to me) Step by step, oh, the deal is mine