When that ray of sunshine's overdue You've got to keep on trying When the thunder rolls though the storm is through You've got to keep on trying Lightning never strikes the same place I've taken many chances in the middle of the ice. When the dice are down on a losing streak You've got to keep on trying When your mind is willing but your heart is weak You've got to keep on trying I never had it easy and I never will The sun is always shining on the far side of the hill. Oh if you feel like crying Don't give up Keep on trying Swallow your pride And come back into my life. When lady luck's got nothing new You've got to keep on trying When you're feeling melancholy blue You've got to keep on trying I didn't want to be the one to take the blame I always played to win but it's a solitary game.