He said  it's a long road you've begun
 Sometimes  it's easy  sometimes  it's hard
 But  as you walk the road  remember who you are

 (Chorus)
 You've gotta roll with the punches
 You've gotta aim to hit the mark
 You've gotta follow your hunches
 And try to finish what you start
 And  when you come to the crossroads
 And you're deciding in the dark
 You've gotta listen to the whisper of your heart

 He said, make it a practice to be true
 'Cause, when push comes down to shove, it's up to you
 To keep believing in your dreams
 And to sing a song if you've got a song to sing

 (Repeat chorus)

 The years have come, the years have gone
 Yes, and I have learned some lessons on my own
 The winds of fortune are sure to change
 But the wisdom in these words will stay the same

 (Repeat chorus)

 You've gotta listen to the whisper of your heart