I’ll Take My Pride

I thought I found what I was looking for

Only found it wasn’t there

I cheated my way up the ladder

Sat in the easy chair

I had a secretary, her name was Jane

She made me Chinese tea

Never looked me in the eye

Never put her trust in me

You can dance on d diamond stage

But I’ll take my pride

I’ll take my pride, it’s a better life

I threw away my suit and tie

No need for things like that

I reached out my hand and to my surprise

Someone was reaching back

Like my father before me

I’ll put on my working shoes

With blood and dirt on my hands

I’ll do what I need to do

You can dance on a diamond stage

But I’ll take my pride

I’ll take my pride, it’s a better life

Generals and CEOs

They think they know where it’s at

But the salt of the earth

Are taking the world back

The shifting of the sand

Better move your feet

You better make a choice, man

Stand up for what you believe

You can walk on streets of gold

But I’ll take my pride

I’ll take my pride, it’s a better life