I don't care much for being a rich man, I want more for myself than that And nothing's gonna keep me from my dreams Momma I'm tired of trying to adjust, to your circumstantial love Because on and on and on, I wasn't good enough But I keep on trying', I keep on tryin' I hope someday you believe in me like I believe in you Maybe I'll find what I'm looking for, maybe I'll always want more I don't care too much for being a poor man, desperation don't suit me well But I can't find a fair way of succeeding Momma can you tell me why, the world is such a lonely place? If every one is searching for peace and happiness But I keep on tryin', I keep on tryin' I hope someday you believe in my like I believe in you Maybe I'll never understand, maybe I'll keep doing the best I can The best I can