Some kids born with a silver spoon
I guess that I was born a little too soonHard knocks
All I ever knew was hard knocks
And I'm telling you
I said you'd better beware 'cause I've had my shareSome kids born as rich as a king
But I was born without a doggone thingHard knocks
All I ever knew was hard knocks
And I'm telling you
I said you'd better beware 'cause I've had my shareI walked a million miles, I bet
Tired and hungry and cold and wet
I've heard that lonesome whistle blow
From New York City down to MexicoSome kids born fancy free
Nobody never gave nothing to me butHard knocks
All I ever knew was hard knocks
And I'm telling you
I said you'd better beware 'cause I've had my shareI walked a million miles, I bet
Tired and hungry and cold and wet
I've heard that lonesome whistle blow
From New York City down to MexicoSome kids born fancy free
Nobody never gave nothing to me butHard knocks
All I ever knew was hard knocks
And I'm telling you
I said you'd better beware 'cause I've had my share
I said you'd better beware 'cause I've had my share
I said you'd better beware 'cause I've had my share of hard knocks