I was told a million times
Of all the troubles in my way.
Might I 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 super star
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,
Still be where I started

Keep yourself alive,
Keep yourself alive -
It'll take you all your time and money,
Honey, you'll survive

Keep yourself alive,
Keep yourself alive,
It'll take you all your time and money
To keep me satisfied

- Do you think you're better every day?
- No, I just think I'm two steps nearer to my grave.

Keep yourself alive,
Keep yourself alive, mm
You take your time and take your money
Keep yourself alive
Keep yourself alive
Keep yourself alive
All you people keep yourself alive
Keep yourself alive
Keep yourself alive
It'll take you all your time and a money
To keep me satisfied
Keep yourself alive
Keep yourself alive
All you people keep yourself alive
Take you all your time and money honey
You will survive

Keep you satisfied,
Keep you satisfied...