The Kinks: Ladder of success

Now the race has begun You are strong and you are young It's your choice, it's up to you Be good to us and we'll be good to you And you will be rewarded for conforming to our plan The system will accept you because we understand You'll be up there with us on the pinnacle of success Winning, climbing on the ladder of success Why take less, now you're on the ladder of success Now we've reached the end of another school year And those of you who are leaving us We wish you well in your chosen careers I see you got a job with a well established firm You'll be earning a 3 pound 10 shillings a week Plus luncheon vouchers Well my boy it looks as though you're heading Straight for the top And your efforts will be noted But you must always compete Stick it out the sky's the limit And you'll be part of the elite You'll be up there with us Competing with the best Achieving, winning on the ladder of success Make commitment, join our team Now you're really in the thing Part of the plan, don't make a fuss Play the game and you'll be one of us And your efforts will be noted You'll be part of the elite Pay your money make your choice now Your commitment is complete Now you're up there with us Competing with the best Achieving, winning on the ladder of success Stand in line, join the queue Play the game with the right attitude Now you played your reputation There's so much that you can lose What a struggle to get up there You've really paid your dues Now you're up there with us on the pinnacle of success Still you're climbing on the ladder of success Now you're up there with us Competing with the best Winning, climbing on the ladder of success On the ladder of success Achieving, winning on the ladder of success