[Verse 1]

His mother's son, you know he tries and tries

But even when he's right he's wrong

His lonely girl, you know, she cries and cries and cries

But he just sings another song

'Cause even in a land where dreams are made

Mine are almost over

His lonely life occurs like a razor blade

Like winter, only colder

[Chorus]

Even when you're halfway to heaven

You're only halfway through hell

Walking on the pathway together

Throwing pennies in the wishing well

Nothing to do but soldier on

[Verse 2]

My mother found me in my room drying up my tears

I still remember what she told me

She said, "Son, you've got to live with yourself through the years

So there ain't much sense in being lonely"

People say that love is a game for fools

That nobody can win

I'd rather wake up with you lying on my chest

Than wake up on my own again

[Chorus]

Even when you're halfway to heaven

You're only halfway through hell

Walking on the pathway together

Throwing pennies in the wishing well

Even when you're halfway to heaven

You're only halfway through hell

Walking on the pathway together

Throwing pennies in the wishing well

Nothing to do but soldier on

[Bridge]

When you're near me, it's such a lovely day

It's such a lovely day

How you see me in such a lovely way

Is such a mystery

So throw your pennies in the wishing well

And soldier on

I soldier on

[Chorus]

Even when you're halfway to heaven

You're only halfway through hell

Walking on the pathway together

Throwing pennies in the wishing well

Nothing to do but soldier on

Nothing to do but soldier on

Nothing to do but soldier on

Nothing to do but soldier on

Just soldier on