Jo Dee Messina – I’m Alright, is a song written by Phil Vassar, and recorded by American country music singer Jo Dee Messina. It was released in May 1998 as the second single and title track from her album of the same name. It became her second consecutive Number One hit on the Billboard country charts, spending three weeks at Number One. “I’m Alright” was certified Gold by the RIAA on September 4, 1998 alongside “Bye, Bye.”
Phil Vassar, who wrote the song, covered the song on his 2006 Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 album, with some altered lyrics.
Debuted at number 59 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of May 23, 1998. The song was a Number One country hit in both the U.S. and Canada and reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jo Dee Messina – I’m Alright
From the album I’m Alright
A-side “Bye, Bye”
Released May 11, 1998
Genre Country
Length 3:19
Label Curb
Songwriter(s) Phil Vassar
Producer(s) Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw
COUNTRYPEDIA
Jo Dee Messina – I’m Alright Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Well, it’s been a long time, glad to see your face
I knew we’d meet again, another time, another place
Can’t believe it’s been so many years
You’d better grab a chair and a couple of beers
Looking good in your three-piece suit
You know, I always knew you’d take the business route
You were always the one to follow the light
And you look like you’re doing alright, yeah
[Verse 2]
Been singing for my rent and singing for my supper
I’m above the below and below the upper
I’m stuck in the middle where money gets tight
But I guess I’m doing alright
[Chorus]
I’m all, I’m all, I’m alright
It’s a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight
So I guess I’m doing alright
I’m all, I’m all, I’m alright
I got a good old friend here with me tonight
And I guess I’m doing alright
[Verse 3]
Well, we had a lot of dreams when we were younger
They thought we were crazy, but we had the hunger
We kept a lot of friends, skipped a lot of class
Been on top of the world and knocked on our
We lost touch, we lost in love
We lost our minds when things got tough
But beating time is a losing fight
And I guess I’m doing alright
[Chorus]
Oh, I’m all, I’m all, I’m alright
It’s a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight
So I guess I’m doing alright
I’m all, I’m all, I’m alright
I got a good old friend here with me tonight
And I guess I’m doing alright
Well, I guess I’m doing alright
[Verse 4]
Well, I hate to see this evening end
God only knows when I’ll see you again
Just send a fax or send me a letter
Or give me a call, that would even be better
Give the kids a kiss for me
And say hello to the family
And tell them all my future’s looking bright
Well, I miss ’em but I’m doing alright
I said I miss ’em but I’m doing alright
[Chorus]
Oh, I’m all, I’m all, I’m alright
It’s a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight
So I guess I’m doing alright
I’m all, I’m all, I’m alright
Got a good old friend here with me tonight
And I guess I’m doing alright
[Outro]
Well, I guess I’m doing alright
I’m doing alright
GENIUS
