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I Can't Even Walk (Without You Holding My Hand)

By Cody Johnson

2,129 views Jun 26, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Cody Johnson's song 'I Can't Even Walk (Without You Holding My Hand)' is a humble confession of human weakness and total dependence on God. The lyrics contrast the singer's earlier self-reliance with the realization that he cannot navigate life's challenges alone. He acknowledges that mountains are too high and valleys too wide without God's guidance, and that true strength is found on his knees. The song emphasizes surrender, trust, and the decision to make Jesus his all in all. It reflects a journey from pride to humility, recognizing that every step requires God's sustaining hand.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I thought number one

Would surely be me

I thought I could be

what I wanted to be

I thought I could build

on life's sinking sand

but now I can't even walk

without you holding my hand


I thought I could do a lot on my own

I thought I could make it all day long

I thought of myself as a mighty big man

but Lord I can't even walk

without you holding my hand


O Lord I can't even walk

without you holding my hand

the mountains too high

and the valleys too wide

down on my knees

that's where I learned to stand

O Lord I can't even walk

without you holding my hand


I think I'll make Jesus my all and all

and if I'm in trouble

on his name I'll call,

if I didn't trust him

I'd be less of a man

cause Lord I can't even walk

without you holding my hand


O Lord I can't even walk

without you holding my hand

the mountains too high

and the valleys too wide

down on my knees

that's where I learned to stand

cause Lord I can't even walk

without you holding my hand


O Lord I can't even walk

without you holding my hand

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