Now kid I know I haven′t been a perfect man

And I've avoided doing things I know I can

But if I learned one thing the tattoo on my arm

Will burn into my thumb It would be that

You must stick up for yourself son

Never mind what anybody else done

Stick up for yourself son

Never mind what anybody else done

Stick up for yourself son

Never mind what anybody else done

Now Old Man Schlemming was a formidable foe

The Ambling Alp was too at least that′s what I'm told

But if you learn one thing then learn this well

In June you must get past yourself

They'll run but they can′t hide

You must stick up for yourself son

Never mind what anybody else done

Stick up for yourself son

Never mind what anybody else done

Stick up for yourself son

Never mind what anybody else done

And when those thunder clouds are cryin

(In the sky, in the sky)

And when those fireflies keep shining,

(In your eyes, in your eyes)

Keep your eyes on the shine,

Keep your minds on the line,

Keep your feet and slide

(Into the sky, into the sky)

Now the world can be an unfair place at times

But your lows will have their compliment of highs

And if anyone should cheat you

Take advantage of or beat you raise your hand

And wear your wounds with pride

You must stick up for yourself son

Never mind what anybody else done

Stick up for yourself son

Never mind what anybody else done

Stick up for yourself son

Never mind what anybody else done