What I Did Right

Sons of the Desert

About What I Did Right

"What I Did Right" is a song recorded by American country music group Sons of the Desert. It was released in February 2001 as the third single from the album Change. The song reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Lead singer Drew Womack wrote the song with Sonny LeMaire.


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2000
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I have my heroes , but no one knows their names
They've never asked for recognition, They've never wanted fame
My granddad fought the second World War 
When he was just eighteen
He spent four months as a prisoner 
To give me the American dream
In my eyes he's everything, all I hope to be.
And I won't forget that day , he said he was proud of me

So I take that one day and figure out what I did right
I'll do it the same way for the rest of my life
Yeah I'll take that one day and figure out what I did right
I'll do it the same way for the rest of my life, what I did right

I have my good friends, they have a place inside my heart
But my best friend, well she holds the 
biggest part.
Well, she finds the good in me 
And she knows just what it takes
And she loves the man in me 
Through all of my mistakes.
In my eyes she's everything, everything to me.
And I won't forget that day she said you're all I need.
You're all I need.  

So I take that one day and figure out what I did right
I'll do it the same way for the rest of my life
Yeah I'll take that one day and figure out what I did right
I'll do it the same way for the rest of my life, what I did right

And as I hold my newborn baby
To give her some comfort while she cries
In this moment I feel helpless
Till she looks into my eyes,
Her tears subside.

I'll take this one day
And figure out what I did right,
I'll do it the same way
For the rest of my life.

Yeah I'll take this one day
and figure out what I did right.
I'll do it the same way
For the rest of my life.

Yeah I'll take this one day 
And figure out what I did right.
I'll do it the same way
For the rest of my life

I'll take this one day
And figure out what I did right
I'll do it the same way
For the rest of my life

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Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert was an American country music band founded in 1989 in Waco, Texas by brothers Drew Womack (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Tim Womack (lead guitar, background vocals), along with Scott Saunders (keyboards), Doug Virden (bass guitar, background vocals) and Brian Westrum (drums). The band released Whatever Comes First for Epic Records Nashville in 1997, and recorded a second album for Epic which was not released. Change followed in 2000. Counting two singles from the unreleased album, Sons of the Desert charted eight times on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including the top ten hit "Whatever Comes First". more »

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Written by: DREW WOMACK, SONNY LEMAIRE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
“What I Did Right” by Sons of the Desert falls under the genre of country music, reflecting its distinctive sound that fuses traditional country elements with contemporary influences.
Release Date
The song was released in the year 2000 and appeared on the band's second album, “Change.”
Band Background
Sons of the Desert is a country music band that was formed in Waco, Texas in 1989. Although the band's lineup has changed several times, the group's style remains rooted in country music.
Song Performance
“What I Did Right” peaked at number 31 on Billboard’s U.S. Hot Country Songs chart in 2000.
Album Context
The song is included in the Sons of the Desert album “Change,” which was their final studio album.
Band Name Origin
Sons of the Desert got their name from a film by Laurel and Hardy, a famous comedy duo from the early 20th century.
Writing Credits
The song was penned by Drew and Tim Womack, two brothers who are primary members of Sons of the Desert.
Unusual Band History
Despite earning nominations from the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association, the band had a tumultuous career. “What I Did Right” was released in the midst of a lineup change and a label switch.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of “What I Did Right” center around the idea of being grateful for the good things in life, a common theme in country music.
Song Legacy
Despite not reaching the top of the country charts, “What I Did Right” maintains a following among country music fans for its earnest lyrics and melody, characteristic of the Sons of the Desert sound.

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