It's all in the game lyrics

There was an old man

Who was robbing himself blind

For too many years

The only thing he stole was time

He gambled with only a moment to spare

His destiny close - he could taste it in the air

Seized him without warning

Disarmed him of his plans

But the odds were even

He'd won a second chance

He laughed and said

It's all in the game

Remember that

Winning isn't everything

Live to the limit

And listen to your heart

Don't let life leave you

Standing in the dark

Luck fades away

But the spirit never dies

It's all in the game

Keep the fire in your eyes

Break in a sweat

Pull up your collar and cuff

Tryin' your best

Sometimes your best ain't good enough

Some people spend years at a time

Other people spend every nickel and dime

You're gonna have to play

Or pay the consequence

Lay your money down

Or put in down to experience

Remember that

It's all in the game

Don't forget

Winning isn't everything

Live to the limit

And listen to your heart

Don't let life leave you

Standing in the dark

Luck fades away

But the spirit never dies

It's all in the game

Keep the fire in your eyes

Break in a sweat

Pull up your collar and cuff

Tryin' your best

Sometimes your best ain't good enough

Some people spend years at a time

Other people spend every nickel and dime

You're gonna have to play

Or pay the consequence

Lay your money down

Or put in down to experience

Remember that

It's all in the game

Don't forget

Winning isn't everything

Live to the limit

And listen to your heart

Don't let life leave you

Standing in the dark

Luck fades away

But the spirit never dies

It's all in the game

Keep the fire in your eyes

Live to the limit

And listen to your heart

Don't let life leave you

Standing in the dark

Luck fades away

But the spirit never dies

It's all in the game

Keep the fire in your eyes

• Artist:Nena
• Album:It's All in the Game (1985)