I was told a million times

Of all the troubles in my way

Might 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 alleyway

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

And stay right where you are

Keep yourself alive, yeah

Keep yourself alive

It'll take you all your time and money

But 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 ev'ry day

But if I crossed a million rivers

And I rode a million miles

Then I'd still be where I started

Same as where I started

Keep yourself alive, c'mon

Keep yourself alive

It'll take you all your time and money, honey

You'll survive

Shake it

Keep yourself alive, whoa

Keep yourself alive

It'll take you all your time and money

To keep me satisfied

Do you think you're better everyday?

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

Keep yourself alive, c'mon

Keep yourself alive

You take your time and take my money

To keep yourself alive

Keep yourself alive, c'mon

Keep yourself alive

All you people keep yourself alive

Keep yourself alive, c'mon, c'mon

Keep yourself alive

It'll take you all your time and the 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