You know I'm trying to climb that hill

In ten years, I'll probably be here still

Someday, I'll finally get my due

But my fate, babe, it ain't tied to you

I saw you cut him down where he stood

Somehow, I'd always known you would

Come and find me on the battlefield

Just say the magic word and I'll yield

If I could get that close, I'd know just what to do

When the whisle blows, I might as well enjoy the view

But I'll never get that close, maybe I don't have what it takes

I'll never get that close, I falter every time

Every time you raise the stakes

Every time you raise the stakes

Every time you raise the stakes

Invite me to the circle dance

If you'll have me, won't you take my hand

From Monday to my Sunday best

Strike a deal and put it to the test

But when I get so close, I can hold it in the palm of my hand

When the whistle blows, I guess I'll finally understand

I'll never get that close, don't think I'll ever really have what it takes

I'll never get that close, I falter every time

Every time you raise the stakes

Every time you raise the stakes

Every time you raise the stakes

Every time you raise the stakes

Every time you raise the stakes