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I Can't Even Walk

By Southern Gospel Revival

4,015 views Jun 16, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Southern Gospel Revival's performance of 'I Can't Even Walk' by Jamie Wilson is a humble confession of human weakness and total dependence on God. The singer admits that he once thought he could succeed on his own, but now realizes he cannot even walk without God holding his hand. The lyrics emphasize that true strength comes from kneeling in surrender, and that trusting Jesus is essential for navigating life's challenges. The song reflects a theme of reliance on God's guidance and grace, echoing the biblical truth that apart from Christ we can do nothing.

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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