I was told a million times

Of all the troubles in my way

How I had to keep on trying

Little better evry day

But if I crossed a million rivers

And I rode a million miles

Then Id 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 super star

But I tell you just be satisfied

To stay right where you are

Keep yourself alive keep yourself alive

Itll take you all your time and a money

Honey youll survive

Well Ive loved a million women

In a belladonic haze

And I ate a million dinners

Brought to me on silver trays

Give me evrything I need

To feed my body and my soul

And Ill 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 evry day

But if I crossed a million rivers

And I rode a million miles

Then Id still be where I started

Still be where I started

Keep yourself alive keep yourself alive

Itll take you all your time and money honey

Youll survive

Keep yourself alive

Keep yourself alive

Itll take you all your time and money

To keep me satisfied

Do you think youre better evry day

No I just think Im two steps nearer to my grave

Keep yourself alive

Keep yourself alive mm

You take your time and take your money

Keep yourself alive

K