Winning

It takes a little courage
And a little self-control,
And some grim determination
If you want to reach a goal.

It takes a deal of striving,
And a firm and stern-set chin,
No matter what the battle,
If you're really out to win.

There's no easy path to glory,
There's no rosy road to fame,
Life, however we may view it,
Is no simple parlor game;

But its prizes call for effort,
For endurance and for grit,
For a rugged disposition
And a "don't-know-when-to-quit."

You must take a blow or give one,
You must risk and you must lose,
And expect that in the struggle
You will suffer from a bruise.

But you mustn't wince or falter.
If a game you once begin,
Be of strong will and face the battle-
That's the only way to win!