Daddy told me when I was young  He said it's a long road you've begun  Sometimes it's easy, sometimes it's hard  But as you walk the road remember who you are    You've gotta roll with the punches  You've gotta aim to hit the mark  You've gotta follow your hunches  And try to finish what you start  And when you come to the crossroads  And you're deciding in the dark  You've gotta listen to the whisper of your heart    He said make it a practice to be true  'Cause when push comes down to shove it's up to you  To keep believing in your dreams  And to sing your song if you've got a song to sing    You've gotta roll with the punches  You've gotta aim to hit the mark  You've gotta follow your hunches  And try to finish what you start  And when you come to the crossroads  And you're deciding in the dark  You've gotta listen to the whisper of your heart    The years have come, the years have gone  Yes and I have learned some lessons on my own  The winds of fortune are sure to change  But the wisdom in these words will stay the same    You've gotta roll with the punches  You've gotta aim to hit the mark  You've gotta follow your hunches  And try to finish what you start  And when you come to the crossroads  And you're deciding in the dark  You've gotta listen to the whisper of your heart