I was told a million times of all the troubles in my way

Tried to grow a little wiser, little better every day

But if I crossed a million rivers, and I rode a million miles

Then I'd still be where I started bread and butter for a smile

Well I sold a million mirrors in a shop in Alley Way

But I never saw my face in any window any day

Well they say your folks are telling you to be a superstar

But I tell you just be satisfied to stay right where you are

Keep yourself alive keep yourself alive

It'll take you all your time and a money honey you'll survive

Well I've loved a million women in a belladonic haze

And I ate a million dinners brought to me on silver trays

Give me everything I need to feed my body and my soul

And I'll grow a little bigger maybe that can be my goal

I was told a million times of all the people in my way

How I had to keep on trying and get better every day

But if I crossed a million rivers and I rode a million miles

Then I'd still be where I started, same as when I started

Keep yourself alive, keep yourself alive

It'll take you all your time and a money honey you'll survive

Keep yourself alive, keep yourself alive

It'll take you all your time and a money to keep me satisfied

Do you think you're better every day?

No I think I'm two steps nearer to my grave

Keep yourself alive, keep yourself alive

You take your time and take more money, Keep yourself alive

All you people keep yourself alive

Take you all your time and money

Honey you'll survive