out in the real world

it's another day
out in the real world
you better watch your way
it's out to get you, boy
sometimes it's okay
out in the real world
but beware of it
this world will steal your joy

          there's a lot of happiness out there
          but there's a lot of bad times, too
          you wake up in each morning's sunshine
          only to witness it changing to blue

it's one more adventure
out in the real world
winning or losing
do you have a choice
you don't need a lecture
out in the real world
but you do need a conscience
and you do have a voice

          sometimes the effort ain't worth the trying
          and sometimes the trying's not working at all
          sometimes you rise up but there's no denying
          the higher you fly
          the further you fall

but what else can you do
out in the real world
you work your hardest
and you do your best
and try to be true
out in the real world
and let faith and patience
take care of the rest

it's another day
out in the real world