I'll play the game
like so many before
so many to come
I'll play the game

though most of them lost
a few might have won
so I'll play the game
taking my chance
along with the rest

so I'll play the game
whatever the odds
I'll do my best
I'll do my best
along with the rest

so I'll play the game
though it might seem
all efforts in vain
I'll play the game

all though it might seem
all efforts in vain
still I'll play the game
to the bitter end



(c) Paul Despiegelaere - B. Sivewright