Like a thief in the night I can hear it creeping in
The darkness outside calling the darkness within
At every step I take something comes in my way
But I shall resist, I won't be led astray
Every morning I wonder will I make it through?
Will I keep my will or will my will subdue?
Life's a risky business
The stakes are high
But I won't give in, won't let it pass me by
When I'm feeling down I'm gonna pick myself up
Pick myself up
Pick myself up
When I'm feeling down I'm gonna pick myself up
And keep on keeping on - and keep on keeping on
I don't care if I die tomorrow as I stand here today
I don't care if I struggle day after day after day
I shall stand my ground
I shall master my mind
I shall move myself forward, leave my misery behind
I'm gonna dig my well under the burning sun
And I'm gonna do my work until my work is done
I'm gonna make myself better
I'm gonna keep on growing
I'm gonna stop complaining
I'm gonna stop moaning!
When I'm feeling down I'm gonna pick myself up
Pick myself up
Pick myself up
When I'm feeling down I'm gonna pick myself up
And keep on keeping on - and keep on keeping on