Step By Step
Whitney Houston · The Greatest Hits
Well, there's a bridge and there's a river
That I still must cross
As I'm going on my journey
Oh, I might be lost
And there's a road I have to follow
A place I have to go
But no one told me just how to get there
But when I get there I'll know
'Cause I'm taking it...
Step by step
Bit by bit
Stone by stone
Brick by brick
Step by step
Day by day
Mile by mile
Go your own way
And this old road is rough and ruined
So many dangers along the way
So many burdens might fall upon me
So many troubles that I have to face
But I won't let my spirit fail me
But I won't let my spirit go
Until I get to my destination
I'm gonna take it slow
Because I'm taking it...
chorus
Say baby, don't give up
You've got to hold on to what you've got
Oh, baby, don't give up
You've go to keep on moving
Don't stop
Yeah, yeah
I know you're hurting
I know you're blue
I know you're hurting
But don't let the bad things get to you
I'm taking it...
chorus
C'mon baby, gotta keep movin' [ad lib]
Words and music by Annie Lennox
That I still must cross
As I'm going on my journey
Oh, I might be lost
And there's a road I have to follow
A place I have to go
But no one told me just how to get there
But when I get there I'll know
'Cause I'm taking it...
Step by step
Bit by bit
Stone by stone
Brick by brick
Step by step
Day by day
Mile by mile
Go your own way
And this old road is rough and ruined
So many dangers along the way
So many burdens might fall upon me
So many troubles that I have to face
But I won't let my spirit fail me
But I won't let my spirit go
Until I get to my destination
I'm gonna take it slow
Because I'm taking it...
chorus
Say baby, don't give up
You've got to hold on to what you've got
Oh, baby, don't give up
You've go to keep on moving
Don't stop
Yeah, yeah
I know you're hurting
I know you're blue
I know you're hurting
But don't let the bad things get to you
I'm taking it...
chorus
C'mon baby, gotta keep movin' [ad lib]
Words and music by Annie Lennox
Step By Step - Whitney Houston
Released on Whitney Houston's 1991 compilation album The Greatest Hits, 'Step By Step' stands as a defining track of her early career. The song showcases Houston's signature vocal power and emotional depth, blending R&B and pop sensibilities with a soulful delivery that became a staple of her discography. As part of her extensive catalog of ballads and upbeat tracks, the recording highlights her ability to convey vulnerability and strength simultaneously. It remains a celebrated example of her work from the early 1990s, often performed live and recorded in various sessions that contributed to her legacy as a vocal icon.