Words and music by Brian May. I was told a million times. Of all the troubles in my way. Tried to grow a little wiser. Little better ev'ry day. But if I crossed a million rivers. And I rode a million miles. Then I'd still be where I started. Bread and butter for a smile. Well I sold a million mirrors. In a shop in Alley Way. But I never saw my face. In any window any day. Well they say your folks are telling you. To be a superstar. But I tell you just be satisfied. To stay right where you are. Keep yourself alive keep yourself alive. It'll take you all your time and a money. Honey you'll survive. Well I've loved a million women. In a belladonic haze. And I ate a million dinners. Brought to me on silver trays. Give me ev'rything I need. To feed my body and my soul. And I'll grow a little bigger. Maybe that can be my goal. I was told a million times. Of all the people in my way. How I had to keep on trying. And get better ev'ry day. But if I crossed a million rivers. And I rode a million miles. Then I'd still be where I started. Same as when I started. Keep yourself alive keep yourself alive. It'll take you all your time and a money. Honey you'll survive. Keep yourself alive. Keep yourself alive. It'll take you all your time and a money. To keep me satisfied. Do you think you're better ev'ry day?. No I think I'm two steps nearer to my grave. Keep yourself alive. Keep yourself alive mm. You take your time and take more money. Keep yourself alive. Keep yourself alive. Keep yourself alive. All you people keep yourself alive. Keep yourself alive. Keep yourself alive. It'll take you all your time and money. To keep me satisfied. Keep yourself alive. Keep yourself alive. All you people keep yourself alive. Take you all your time and money. Honey you'll survive. Keep you satisfied. Keep you satisfied