I was told a million times
Of all the troubles in my way
Might to grow a little wiser
Little 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
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
To stay right where you are

Keep yourself alive, yeah
Keep yourself alive
It'll take you all your time and 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 ev'rything 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 ev'ry day?
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

Keep you satisfied