What it costWon the world, but the nights got longSome who started couldn't come alongTraded a lot of young for a little goldWouldn't trade the lesson though, truth be toldMissed some dinners chasing the planNow I count the cost like a wiser manWhat it costCount the win but count the costFound myself in everything I almost lostSelf madeBut never self aloneCall your mother, don't just send the checkTime the only thing you can't collectI got the dream but I learned it slowKeep the people closer than the goldThe win is sweeter when you share the plateSpend the love before it gets too lateWhat it costCount the win but count the costFound myself in everything I almost lostSelf madeBut never self aloneSo if you climbing, climb with open eyesDon't lose the people buying you the prizeWin the money, but don't lose the whyCount the cost before you say goodbyeSelf madeBut never self aloneThe bell rings soft, and fades
