If the world does not seem bright to you
If instead of being an optimist, you are one of the pessimists few
If you feel you have struggled in vain
And have not achieved any suitable gain
DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED
If you feel that nobody’s ever true
If you cannot another’s bad behavior construe
If at the slightest work, you feel much strain
If by misfortune you cannot make good use of your brain
DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED
If there is something you cannot do
Do not give way to an easy boo-hoo
If you have to experience pain
Of if you ask for flowers, but get the cane
DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED
If someone does not over you coo
Or your fair hand constantly woo
If your rebellious spirit has to quietly remain
If someone hurts or drives you insane
DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED -
YOUR TIME WILL COME TOO