You say that life has turned you down
Peace on earth can't be found
But you're the only one you can blame
'Cause the world don't owe you a thing
It's up to you, the life you choose
Whether you win or whether you lose
'Cause the world don't owe you a thing
No, the world don't owe you a thing
So you better take your life in your hands
And live now while you can
Ask yourself, "Have you made the most out of the time you spent the day?
How many hours did you just waste away?"
If your life isn't complete and your troubles only repeat
You only have yourself to blame
'Cause the world don't owe you a thing
Live your life one day at a time
Make your days all sunshine
Don't waste your time crying
If you fall, you gotta keep on trying
'Cause it's up to you to make your own happiness
You shouldn't settle for nothing less
Ask yourself, "Have you made the most out of the time you spent the day?
How many hours did you just waste away?"
No, no, the world don't owe you a thing
No, the world don't owe you a thing
Don't waste your time crying
If you fall, you gotta try it just one more time
The world don't owe you a thing
No, the world don't owe you a thing
The World Don’t Owe You a Thing was written by Holland-Dozier & Brian Holland & Lamont Dozier.
The World Don’t Owe You a Thing was produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland & Brian Holland & Lamont Dozier & Eddie Holland.