TRACK 8 • 4:44

I Can't Have It All Without You

I wrote “I Can’t Have It All Without You” as a tribute to my incredible wife. At its heart, though, this song is about perspective.

I’ve spent much of my life chasing dreams, building things, and reaching for the next accomplishment. For a long time, I thought having it all meant achieving everything I set out to do.

But somewhere along the way, I learned that none of it means very much if I can’t share it with the person I love.

I’m not chasing her. I’m not trying to win her over. I already know she is the best thing that ever happened to me.

This song is simply me looking at my life, counting my blessings, and realizing that the greatest one has been standing beside me all along.

I may have lived a full life and accomplished more than I ever imagined — but I can’t have it all without her.

VERSE 1

Without you by my side, my world’s not complete.
Without you by my side, my heart skips a beat.
If you’re not in my life, I’m cryin’ down lonely street.

CHORUS 1

I can’t have it all without you, baby.
You’re the reason my heart beats true.
I can chase every dream I’m dreamin’,
But I can’t have it all—without you.

VERSE 2

If I’m gonna have it all, it’s gotta be with you.
Yeah, if I’m gonna have it all, there’s nothing I won’t do.
Don’t turn my love away, baby—that would leave me blue.

CHORUS 2

I can’t have it all without you, baby.
You’re the reason my heart beats true.
I can chase every dream I’m dreamin’,
But I can’t have it all—without you.

VERSE 3

I’m lookin’ down the road, and I see you and me.
Yeah, I’m lookin’ down the road, where our dreams are meant to be.
If I’m gonna have it all—that’s how it’s got to be…
You and me.

VERSE 4

This life of mine feels brand-new every day.
Your love keeps the empty Blues far away.
I know I CAN have it all—you showed me the way.

CHORUS 3

I can’t have it all without you, baby.
You’re the reason my heart beats true.
I can chase every dream I’m dreamin’,
But I can’t have it all—without you.

TAG / OUTRO—VAMP AND FADE

No, I can’t have it all—without you in my life.
Can’t have it all, baby—without you in my life.
Can’t have it all, darlin’—without you as my wife.

I can’t have it all.