When the game seems like it's got you down and out

All you have to do is pick yourself up off the ground

'Cause life goes on

And when he calls you and your time has come to pass

It really makes no sense for you to even carry on



Tell me why you're making excuses for your life

You gotta live it... you gotta do it

It ain't so hard to be the best that you can be

Life's full of hard times, but you can make it through it



So hold on tight to your peace of mind

Let negativity flow out like the tide

Be prepared for a bumpy ride

Close the chapters in your past

Or you won't know how the story ends



[repeat chorus]



Why ya wanna try and keep me down?

Always tryin' to trip on me

Misery loves company

I've made many mistakes in my life

Take the good times with the bad

That's the way to unlock your dreams



Your every wish can be your destiny

And you can take them further than the eye can see

It doesn't matter what they mean to me

Close the chapters in your past

Or you'll never know how the story ends



[repeat chorus]



Hold you head up high

Take control of your life

Never let it pass you by

You're bound to fail if you don't try

It's time that you get on your way

And find yourself a brighter day

And if you ask me what I think

This is what I'll say