You always knew what you wanted   in fact you always fawn it   how you had your plans laid out back then      But now you come to realize   the truth and the advice   about the best laid plans of mice and man      No I just can't take it   no I don't think I'll make it   there's too much at stake and I can't abide   No I just can't fake it   not for the sake of my pride      Now as you get older   there's more you've got to shoulder   everything comes down to the bottom line      In the eyes the beholder   just like I've always told her   now you've got to ask where it is you sign      No I just can't take it   no I don't think I'll make it   there's too much at stake and I can't abide   No I just can't fake it   know that my heart is aching   it would be a mistake for the sake of my pride   for the sake of my pride   for the sake of my pride      Money always finds wealth   but illness rarely finds health   so crunch your numbers and pop your pills      When your final day comes   the balance and sums   won't count for much as your grave gets filled      No I just can't take it   no I don't think I'll make it   there's too much at stake and I can't abide   No I just can't fake it   know that my heart is aching   it would be a mistake for the sake of my pride   for the sake of my pride   for the sake of my pride