It's hard to look into so innocent a face And know what may lie ahead in the life that you embrace Too soon will come a day to spread your wings and fly And a time we'll say good-bye So many choices on the road you'll have to make There will be challenges and there'll always be mistakes There is nothing better when your cheer begins to slide Than to take it all in stride Take pride in the things you have to say Take pride and let a smile light your way If you want to spend your life time feeling good inside Oh, oh, oh take pride Of all the things that you can take for yourself There are but few things that will serve you half as well A simple little truth, though one you should abide It's no word of a lie Take pride in the things that you do Do your best, and the best will come to you If you want to spend your life time; good friends by your side Oh my child, take pride May there be no time for sorrow in the years that lie ahead The best that I can hope for is that you've learned from the things I've said There is no use in feeling sorry for yourself No use in sitting like a book upon the shelf When all it take's a little faith to turn the bitter tide 'Till you're feeling good inside Take pride Take pride |