Half of my mistakes, I made stone-cold sober Half of my mistakes, I made at closing time Half the time, I never saw it coming till it was over Oh, half of my mistakes, I've made with love on the line Half of my mistakes, I swear, I shoulda known better Half of my mistakes, were just amongst friends You get a little distance on it, the truth is clearer Oh, half of my mistakes, I'd probably make em again And if I had it all to do over Sure I'd win an' lose just as much But spend less time on right and wrong And a lot more time on love Half of my mistakes, I made cause I was moving too quickly Half of them were made cause my heart was moving too slow Nobody can tell you a damn thing if you ain't listening Oh, half of my mistakes, I've made cause I couldn't let go (Let it go) And if I had it all to do over Sure I'd win and lose just as much But spend less time on right and wrong And a lot more time on love Half of my mistakes, I'd give anything to change how it ended Half of my mistakes, God, I wouldn't change a thing You can lean too hard on a thread, but I don't recommend it Cause half the good things in my life came from half my mistakes Yeah, a lot of good things in my life came from half my mistakes
Great people like Radney have come out of Del Rio, TX. :-) I listen to this often and think about all the memories growing up in Del Rio with Radney's mother as my Elementary School Principal. She promoted music to all of us kids and was a special lady.
I had the pleasure of seeing Radney perform this live as part of SXSW a few years ago. I have always been a fan, but his performance at a little beer garden and restaurant in Austin was very memorable.
Rodney and Bobby Houck deserve way more song writing attention then they do. When you listen to this song, it’s about you. Perfectly written , everyone relates.
Radney's lyrics are wonderful…I'm a "yin/yang" kinda person ..i.e. you can't appreciate the sun unless you have some rain etc..this is a perfect example to that concept ..
Been a fan of him since way back in the days with Bill Lloyd. His Del Rio Texas CD was great! I still do some of his material in my sets. Used to get a crowd going with "Crazy Over You"
Thanks for the info man. Trying to relearn the guitar after a 45 year absence. This helps a lot. Radney has always been my favorite songwriter/player/singer. Cheers!
I am so excited to see him on Saturday at The Franklin Theater in Tennessee...He is an icon in songwriting and plus this homesick Texan needs a fix! Thanks for posting. :)
Damn ...country music is like an onion there are so many great artists with minimal or no air play I add this guy to my list ,,hell the country station in Barrie Orillia (Ontario Canada) area has nothing on this , or john hiatt Gary Allan does this well...any other great unkowns out there
This is my song..is describes the journey my life started back in 2007. Half of my mistakes I made because I couldn't let go...oh but I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for recording this..I needed to hear it today as a reminder that half of the good things in my life came from half of my mistakes.
This song represents the true story of my life... Had the pleasure of seeing Radney and Jack Ingram at Joe's Pub in NY last Winter with the love of my life. A magical night. Mistakes are what define us all. Not the triumphs.
Found this song about 5 years ago says it all about the truth of what we've all been through in love and life it's one of my best and I've heard a lot for an old man at 63
Jonathan Rodriguez That's a pretty terrible comparison, Radney is light years ahead of both of them lyrically. Im not saying I dislike either of them but they are both pretty poppy.
+Jonathan Rodriguez Bad comparison. Radney...he's just in a class of his own. I don't know how he ever fell out of main stream country...such a unique voice and great talent.
Sitting here with my Maker's Mark on ice listening to one of the best songwriter/singer combos. I'd put my money on Radney any day to move a heart. Son, he's got soul deep down in his music
Half of my mistakes, I made stone-cold sober
Half of my mistakes, I made at closing time
Half the time, I never saw it coming till it was over
Oh, half of my mistakes, I've made with love on the line
Half of my mistakes, I swear, I shoulda known better
Half of my mistakes, were just amongst friends
You get a little distance on it, the truth is clearer
Oh, half of my mistakes, I'd probably make em again
And if I had it all to do over
Sure I'd win an' lose just as much
But spend less time on right and wrong
And a lot more time on love
Half of my mistakes, I made cause I was moving too quickly
Half of them were made cause my heart was moving too slow
Nobody can tell you a damn thing if you ain't listening
Oh, half of my mistakes, I've made cause I couldn't let go
(Let it go)
And if I had it all to do over
Sure I'd win and lose just as much
But spend less time on right and wrong
And a lot more time on love
Half of my mistakes, I'd give anything to change how it ended
Half of my mistakes, God, I wouldn't change a thing
You can lean too hard on a thread, but I don't recommend it
Cause half the good things in my life came from half my mistakes
Yeah, a lot of good things in my life came from half my mistakes
Thanks! Just 1 correction: "You can lean too hard on regret."
Great people like Radney have come out of Del Rio, TX. :-) I listen to this often and think about all the memories growing up in Del Rio with Radney's mother as my Elementary School Principal. She promoted music to all of us kids and was a special lady.
Our son lives in Del Rio
Think I'll go out and buy a Radney Foster CD this weekend. He deserves my support.
amen
He’s awesome and a super nice guy. I’ve met him several times over the past 30 years and he has always been so kind.
Radney, you freaking rock! You are one of the best songwriters ever. Thanks for all you do.
Country music doesn't get much better than this.
He sounds alot like Jason Aldean, except with talent.
Kyle Scott you mean Jason sounds like Randy Foster
Or pretends or just tries to sound like Radney.
Dude was putting out hits when parts of Aldean were still a stain in a tube sock
This made me lol I love it
The incomparable Radney Foster
2023 Still Here
Radney is such a great songwriter. I love that guy.
Thank you. Thank you for writing this song.
This song just makes me feel good every time I listen to it ... and I listen to it a lot.
I had the pleasure of seeing Radney perform this live as part of SXSW a few years ago. I have always been a fan, but his performance at a little beer garden and restaurant in Austin was very memorable.
Rodney and Bobby Houck deserve way more song writing attention then they do.
When you listen to this song, it’s about you. Perfectly written , everyone relates.
One of my Favs 👍
Radney's lyrics are wonderful…I'm a "yin/yang" kinda person ..i.e. you can't appreciate the sun unless you have some rain etc..this is a perfect example to that concept ..
William Davis
I can’t get enough of this song, man.
Been a fan of him since way back in the days with Bill Lloyd. His Del Rio Texas CD was great! I still do some of his material in my sets. Used to get a crowd going with "Crazy Over You"
That song is nothing short of amazing
gosh.. nothing like getting old..
Really nothing like it!! We are the fortunate ones.
Love this. Fits pretty much all of us who have lived life to the fullest, and ya, made a few of those mistakes...
He's playing double drop D - DADGBD
Thanks for the info man. Trying to relearn the guitar after a 45 year absence. This helps a lot. Radney has always been my favorite songwriter/player/singer. Cheers!
Damn this guy is so good! Radney still singing his @ss off.
What tuning is this in? Love ya Rodney!
F#
what a great song... and true. I think most new country music has come to a Dead End on their talent and their hearts in songs.
Some very interesting and wonderful songs are coming from this man. I like him!
What a great song!!!
Great song!!!! Isnt it the truth for everyone?
Great Song, Writer & Performance ..
Story of my life. And yes, I'd do it again.
"Yeah, a lot of good things in my life came from half my mistakes "..What a great verse !!
I love this song !
Great sound !!
Recently heard this it's on loop now
Gary Allan cover. 😂
Hello Radney I've listened,played and sang your songs from the 1st song I heard "Just call me lonesome" keep it up Buddy 🥰
I am so excited to see him on Saturday at The Franklin Theater in Tennessee...He is an icon in songwriting and plus this homesick Texan needs a fix! Thanks for posting. :)
Someday, I'll learn 2play this...Awesome song, thx 4 sharing...
What a great song!!#
I heard this first time about 2 weeks ago it's nowy favorite I've heard by him.
Damn ...country music is like an onion there are so many great artists with minimal or no air play I add this guy to my list ,,hell the country station in Barrie Orillia (Ontario Canada) area has nothing on this , or john hiatt Gary Allan does this well...any other great unkowns out there
This is a fabulous song from a great song writer......also another superb recording from music fog
I love love love Radney Foster. I have been listening to him since I was a little bitty girl, and I'll always be a fan.
Who in their right mind would dislike this. Been a huge Radney Foster fan from the beginning. Great song writer and performer.
This is my song..is describes the journey my life started back in 2007. Half of my mistakes I made because I couldn't let go...oh but I wouldn't change a thing.
Thank you for recording this..I needed to hear it today as a reminder that half of the good things in my life came from half of my mistakes.
This is my faborite Radney Foster song, found on a great sampler album with different artists.
This song represents the true story of my life... Had the pleasure of seeing Radney and Jack Ingram at Joe's Pub in NY last Winter with the love of my life. A magical night. Mistakes are what define us all. Not the triumphs.
Found this song about 5 years ago says it all about the truth of what we've all been through in love and life it's one of my best and I've heard a lot for an old man at 63
Great song
I believe the majority of mankind can relate to this song.
Kelley Brandon Tabor Loves this and I Love Her!
I LOVE THIS GIRL
Thanx for posting. Really enjoyed this one. Great title and concept for lyrics, I also liked the open tuning sound.
such a pro
A good ole TX boy! Man I like this song and Angel Flight remix that he sings!
Yeah buddy
Too good....
I have old foster & lloyd cd's and always liked you guys...this is an awesome song...
.v
This is a life song. I love it and it will always be with me.
Thats a great song, and man, THAT is one great singer
Gary Allan has a great version of this too.
gotta love music fog....I never get tierd of this song
The song was written by Bobby Houck of the "Blue Dogs" ... Radney does it justice.
Actually it was the idea of Bobby Houck that Radney wrote the song for. thats why Bobby got songwriting credits with Radney. Look it up.
AWESOME SONG!!!:))))*********
I love this!! I’d love to see him! 🌟🎶❤️
And here's another she don't love you
So pleased this song by Radney. Great stuff!
ONLY HALF MY MISTAKES, I WISH !!
love it!! Another great one from music fog
Undeniable talent and still do able ❤💋
what a songwriter. . .a poet.
my whole familys song
wow luv the song...amazing...thx
Very nice -- really like this!
Of course he's from Del Rio :)
Master craftsman.
Awesome sound. Anybody know what tune his guitar is in? Really like the open sound.
Daniel Ray I have been told that it is in DADGBD tuning, also known as double dropped D tuning with a capo at the third fret.
Love you Radney 💘
Tuning appears to be DADGAD capped on third. I could be making half a mistake...
DADGBD
The man is a genius !
flawless, pure, true -
Great song!
It's a winner !
Wheres Lloyd?
Truth.
Oooie - love Radney Foster!!
love is a small word..i have loved him for a LONG LONG TIME.....
:-)
He's like a mixture of jerrod Nieman and Blake Shelton. Great song
Jonathan Rodriguez That's a pretty terrible comparison, Radney is light years ahead of both of them lyrically. Im not saying I dislike either of them but they are both pretty poppy.
Very poor comparison, that's an insult.
+Jonathan Rodriguez Bad comparison. Radney...he's just in a class of his own. I don't know how he ever fell out of main stream country...such a unique voice and great talent.
+Jonathan Rodriguez Radney Foster was writing classic timeless country songs while Blake Shelton was still draggin' on his mama's tit.
+aldeargolf Good1...roflmao
Sitting here with my Maker's Mark on ice listening to one of the best songwriter/singer combos. I'd put my money on Radney any day to move a heart. Son, he's got soul deep down in his music
Gary Allan blows this out of the water..
The amount of truth to this song should make you go go home and hug your family!!