Intro: verse 1 You were born in a country that’s part of the West Where you’re led to believe that this life is the best But all through you’re life you’re just put to the test The main aim being to keep up with the rest And don’t worry my friend if you find you can’t cope No need to feel low down to moan and to mope Don’t lend them your mind and your body to bend Because your life’s of your own choosing my friend Instrumental verse 2 Everybody’s busy just making ends meet They seem to enjoy being rushed off their feet Ask them and they’ll tell you this life’s hard to be And they’ll be rewarded when they join the elite And don’t worry my friend if you find you can’t cope No need to feel low down to moan and to mope Don’t lend them your mind and your body to bend Because your life’s of your own choosing my friend Instrumental verse 3 Well It makes no sense we know that it’s true There’s some who’ll agree but there’s only a few They’re not easy to find but the eyes give a clue I’ve met some and I know they’re true And don’t worry my friend if you find you can’t cope No need to feel low down to moan and to mope Don’t lend them your mind and your body to bend Because your life’s of your own choosing my friend Instrumental verse 4 So all is not lost some good can be found Have faith in yourself and stand your ground Put your energies to work where the world is hurt least And don’t give up until your life has ceased And don’t worry my friend if you find you can’t cope No need to feel low down to moan and to mope Don’t lend them your mind and your body to bend Because your life’s of your own choosing my friend Outro Don’t lend them your mind and your body to bend Because your life’s of your own choosing my friend Your life’s of your own choosing my friend