When you get what you want In the struggle for you

And the world makes you king for a day

Just go to the mirror and look at yourself

See what that person has to say



Now some people call you a straight shooting man

They think youre a wonderful guy

But the one in the glass says youre only a fool

If you wont look him straight in the eye



For it isnt your lover, your father or mother

Whose judgement upon you must pass

No, the verdict that counts the most in your life

Is the one staring back from the glass



Now the one you should please never mind all the rest

Who is with you clear to the end

And youve passed the most dangerous difficult test

If the one in the glass can be your friend



You can fool the whole world down the pathways of years

Get a pat on the back as you pass

But your final reward will be heartaches and tears

If you cheat on the one in the glass



For it isnt your lover, your father or mother

Whose judgement upon you must pass

No, the verdict that counts most in your life

Is the one staring back from the glass