There've been times when I
Have stumbled over my mistakes
And there've been times when I

Have fallen flat on my face
But you tell me there's never been
A day like that for you

Then I'll stop and listen
To what you think I should do


Now I can take this pressure
That you think you're handing down
But take off the robe

And put the gavel down
Cause nothing changes in this life
But everything, my friend

Don't go cryin' 'bout today
Because of what has been


Opportunity is for the taking
Look inside yourself, you'll see
Then go clean up your own backyard,

Leave my yard to me
Now, if the cup had
Really not been meant to pass to me

Surely I would not presume to drink
But there they are
And they're reaching out for me

What else would you have me to think

Opportunity is for the taking

Look inside yourself, you'll see
Then go clean up your own backyard,
Leave my yard to me


There've been times when I
Have stumbled over my mistakes

And there've been times when I
Have fallen flat on my face
But you tell me there's never been

A day like that for you
Then I'll stop and listen
To what you think I should do


Opportunity is for the taking
Look inside yourself, you'll see

Then go clean up your own backyard,
Leave my yard to me