In younger days, I told myself my life would be my own

And I'd leave the place where sunshine never shone

For my life's too short for waiting when I see the rising sun

Then I know again that I must carry on

Carry on till tomorow, there's no reason to look back

Carry on, carry on, carry on

Beyond the shadows of the clouds and onward to the sky

Carry on till I find the rainbow's end

For my life's too short for waiting when I see the rising sun

Then I know again that I must carry on

Carry on till tomorow, there's no reason to look back

Carry on, carry on, carry on

Drifting on the wings of freedom, leave this stormy day

And we'll ride to tomorrow's golden fields

For my life's too short for waiting when I see the rising sun

Then I know again that I must carry on

Carry on, carry on, carry on

And when the heavy journey's done, I'll rest my weary head

For the world and it's colours will be mine

For my life's too short for waiting when I see the setting sun

Then I know again that I must carry on

Carry on till tomorow, there's no reason to look back

Carry on, carry on, carry on