I once met a man in the days of my youth 

Who shared a life lesson this one simple truth 

He said that in life if you want to succeed 

That you need the courage to win 

 

I’ve carried these words with me all of my days

They’ve served me so well and in so many ways
I share them with you so you know that within 

That you have the courage to win

 

When you say to yourself “it’s impossible to”

That’s the time that you must let your courage shine through

Get right up on your feet and do what you must do

Your greatest achievements are waiting for you

 

There are times in your life when you’re put to the test

When there’s no other choice but to prove you’re the best

That’s the time that you have to show all of the rest 

That you have the courage to win

 

It’s just like the lion in Wizard of Oz 

The courage was there all along

It is present in you 

Not a thing you can’t do 

So get out there and fight and be strong 

 

When you say to yourself “it’s impossible to”

That’s the time that you must let your courage shine through

Get right up on your feet and do what you must do

Your greatest achievements are waiting for you

 

The courage to win is the rarest of things

Now show all the world the results that it brings 

You are ready to fight let the battle begin 

‘Cause you have the courage to win