I don't care much for being a rich man, I want more for myself than that

And nothing's gonna keep me from my dreams

Momma I'm tired of trying to adjust, to your circumstantial love

Because on and on and on,

I wasn't good enough

But I keep on trying', I keep on tryin'

I hope someday you believe in me like I believe in you

Maybe I'll find what I'm looking for, maybe I'll always want more

I don't care too much for being a poor man, desperation don't suit me well

But I can't find a fair way of succeeding

Momma can you tell me why, the world is such a lonely place?

If every one is searching for peace and happiness

But I keep on tryin', I keep on tryin'

I hope someday you believe in my like I believe in you

Maybe I'll never understand, maybe I'll keep doing the best I can

The best I can