They tell you not to worry
  They say they're terribly sorry
  But that's the way it has to be
  For the likes of me
  Just be good and know your station
  Always look on the bright side
  Keep your faith and keep your patience
  Your reward is after you've died
    So don't be told
  Don't be consoled
  Things are so bad
  You can never make do
  And there's always someone better off than you
    They tell you that's your future
  It's all down to human nature
  Simply settle for what you got
  That's destiny and that's your lot
  All of us cannot come first
  Yes, what you have is second-best
  But it might be a good deal worse
  Third world peasants get even less
    So don't be told
  Don't be consoled
  Things are so bad
  You can never make do
  And there's always someone better off than you
    Do you care that it's not fair?
  Is this the way we have to live?
  I know I care
  And I want an equal share
  Even if it means I have to give
    The people who are on top
  Say that you should keep your chin up
  And they are keen to show you
  The unhappy ones below you
  But I want no more of that stuff
  That's looking at it upside down
  And the world has got money enough
  For us to make it go around
    Don't be told
  Don't be consoled
  Don't be ruled
  Don't be fooled
  Because things are so bad you can never make do
  And there's always someone better off than you