"Drive the nail aright, boys,
Hit it on the head,
Strike with all your might, boys,
While the iron's red.
"Lessons you've to learn, boys,
Study with a will;
They who reach the top, boys,
First must climb the hill.
"Standing at the foot, boys,
Gazing at the sky,
How can you get up, boys,
If you never try?
"Though you stumble oft, boys,
Never be downcast;
Try and try again, boys,
You'll succeed at last.
"Ever persevere, boys,
Tho' your task be hard;
Toil and happy cheer, boys,
Bring their own reward.
"Never give it up, boys,
Always say you'll try;
Joy will fill your cup, boys,
Flowing by and by."