Wake up, put your shoes on

Take a breath of the northern air

And rub those eyes

Genuflect beneath the starry skies



Before you climb the mountain

First the foothills must appear

Step high and light

And take up your staff and shining armor



(Chin up, chin up)

You don't really have a problem

(Chin up, chin up)

In your hour of despair



And smile when you're down and out

(Find something inside you)

Smile when you're down and out

(Find something inside you)

Smile



The stars on the horizon

Stretch as far as the eyes can see

They represent the souls of those like you and me



And smile when you're down and out

(Find something inside you)

Smile when you're down and out

(Find something inside you)

Smile



(Chin up, chin up)

You don't really have a problem

(Chin up, chin up)

In your hour of despair



And smile when you're down and out

(Find something inside you)

Smile when you're down and out

(Find something inside you)......