Nothing I Can Do About It Now

Willie Nelson · The Music Of Willie Nelson [2009]

I've got a long list of real good reasons

For all the things I've done

I've got a picture in the back of my mind

Of what I've lost and what I've won

I've survived every situation

Knowing when to freeze and when to run

And regret is just a memory written on my brow

And there's nothing I can do about it now.



I've got a wild and a restless spirit

I held my price through every deal

I've seen the fire of a woman's scorned

Turn her heart of gold to steal

I've got the song of the voice inside me

Set to the rhythm of the wheel

And I've been dreaming like a child

Since the cradle broke the bow

And there's nothing I can do about it now.



Running through the changes

Going through the stages

Coming round the corners in my life

Leaving doubt to fate

Staying out too late

Waiting for the moon to say goodniight

And I could cry for the time I've wasted

But that's a waste of time and tears,

And I know just what I'd change

If went back in time somehow

But there's nothing I can do about it now



Running through the changes

Going through the stages

Coming round the corners in my life

Leaving doubt to fate

Staying out too late

Waiting for the moon to say goodniight

And I could cry for the time I've wasted

But that's a waste of time and tears

And I know just what I'd change

If went back in time somehow

But there's nothing I can do about it now.



I'm forgiving everything that forgiveness will allow

And there's nothing I can do about it now

Nothing I Can Do About It Now

Nothing I Can Do About It Now stands as a poignant song in Willie Nelson's expansive discography, reflecting the artist's signature blend of country and folk traditions. Recorded for the 2009 compilation The Music Of Willie Nelson, the track captures Nelson's enduring ability to convey deep emotion through understated delivery. While the song appears on a collection designed to showcase his broader catalogue, it resonates with the same intimate storytelling found in his classic albums. Nelson's performance highlights his mastery of phrasing and timing, turning a simple narrative into a powerful statement on acceptance and resignation. This recording remains a testament to his consistent artistic vision, offering listeners a moment of reflection within a career defined by countless memorable songs and influential collaborations.