I have to live with myself, and so
I want to be fit for myself to know.

I want to be able, as days go by,
Always to look myself in the eye.

I don't want to stand, with the setting sun,
And hate myself for the things I've done.

I want to go out with my head erect,
I want to deserve all people's respect.

For here in the struggle for fame and self
I want to be able to like myself.

I don't want to look at myself and know
I'm bluster, a bluff and an empty show.

I never can hide myself from ME;
I see what others may never see.

I know what others may never know,
I never can fool myself and so,

Whatever happens, I want to be
Unselfish inside, both open and free.