Lyrics

I thought I found what I was looking for
Only found it wasn?t there
I cheated my way up the ladder
Sat in the easy chair
I had a secretary, her name was Jane
She made me Chinese tea
Never looked me in the eye
Never put her trust in me

You can dance on d diamond stage
But I?ll take my pride
I?ll take my pride, it?s a better life

I threw away my suit and tie
No need for things like that
I reached out my hand and to my surprise
Someone was reaching back
Like my father before me
I?ll put on my working shoes
With blood and dirt on my hands
I?ll do what I need to do

You can dance on a diamond stage
But I?ll take my pride
I?ll take my pride, it?s a better life

Generals and CEOs
They think they know where it?s at
But the salt of the earth
Are taking the world back
The shifting of the sand
Better move your feet
You better make a choice, man
Stand up for what you believe

You can walk on streets of gold
But I?ll take my pride
I?ll take my pride, it?s a better life