Heading for the Finish Line 
Words & Music by Dennis Stephen 
© 2025 Meloden Music USA (ASCAP) 

I’ve done some foolish things but I’m nobody’s fool
Did most of my learning long after I left school
And I gotta keep pushing on
So I won’t fall behind

I’m willing to bet you’re on a journey too
Not sure what’s ahead
You only know what you’ve been through
And you gotta keep pushing on
One day at a time

Two steps forward, and one step back
Workin’ really hard just to keep on track

I’m heading for the finish line
Not sure what’s out there or what I might find
Just keeping focused
And looking for a sign, oh my!

I’m heading for the finish line
Bumps in the road, but I just don’t mind
Running a steady pace
But not keeping time
I’m heading for the finish line

No time for worries, no time for regrets
Mistakes are all behind me ‘cause I’ve paid my debts
And I don’t need no road map
I keep movin’ along

This old life of mine has sure been good to me
Up and down and all around
Half dream and half reality
And I’m coming down the home stretch
But I can see beyond

Two steps forward, and one step back
Workin’ really hard just to keep on track

I’m heading for the finish line
Not sure what’s out there or what I might find
Just keeping focused
And looking for a sign, oh my!

I’m heading for the finish line
Bumps in the road, but I just don’t mind
Running a steady pace
But not keeping time
I’m heading for the finish line

I’m heading for the finish line (repeat and fade)

Songwriter's Notes: Life is worth taking the time to enjoy. It’s not a race. It’s a journey filled with adventures that should be savored. We’ll all eventually get to the finish line at some point, so why hurry? The music of this song is a fusion of country, swing, with a touch of r&b.