I had it all Then I started to fall I turned away from all the things that mattered I was lost in the dust No one to trust My world came crashing down and shattered Then you came along My shelter from the storm I put my life into your hands And you made me a better man And now I'm thankful for the love you've shown Your love for me I've never known Thankful for the stars above Hoping for more peace and love Thankful when the sun is shining Day by day, I'm really trying Thankful for this moment here And thankful you are here I needed a friend To help me along I needed somebody here to help me sing my song Now I have good days I'm changing my ways And it's a beautiful day Here in California When you came along My shelter from the storm I put my life into your hands And you made me a better man And now I'm thankful for the love you've shown Your love for me I've never known Thankful for the stars above Hoping for more peace and love Thankful when the sun is shining Day by day, I'm really trying Thankful for this moment here And thankful you are here You are here