Forgive me if I seem to preach But there is something that I want to say A message that I hope will reach People who are throwing life away I call it my philosophy And that is why I pass it on to you Because it works so well for me And helps me get away from strife I hope you listen carefully They say the truth will make you free And that's the way you want to be 'cause brother, this is your life
Long as you're living, always remember Time is for spending, but there's an ending While you are sleeping, lifetime's a-creeping Wake up and taste it, foolish to waste it Sample and savour all of life's flavour Long as you're living
Long as you're living, always remember Folks who are lazy are playing crazy Better keep moving, keep on improving You won't be hurried after you're buried Live every minute, put yourself in it Long as you're living
Long as you're living, always remember You'll never beat life, so don't try to cheat life Sisters and brother, do unto others Love's for enjoying, hate's for destroying Never forget it, or you'll regret it Long as you're living