When I was just a child, I learned some golden rules

I knew that there was something I could always hold on to

But there were many dreams that just turned out to be a lie

I decided young to make the best of every day until I die

(Chorus)

I know the taste of love is sweet

Sometimes, sweeter than honey

But I've got everything I need

Music, motorcycles and money

(Verse 2)

As I grow older, my life can't be the same

I know it's different now but there are things that never change

If I should live that long, don't want to waste away in bed

If I can't live the way I want to, I'd just as soon be dead

(Bridge)

I know that life can't always go the way it should

but life's been pretty good

I live the way I want to

I've never been afraid to live for today

So don't get in my way

You can't tell me what to do