[Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1] It's a hard world to get a break in All the good things have been taken But girl there are ways To make certain things pay Though I'm dressed in these rags I'll wear sable someday [Pre-Chorus 1] Hear what I say I'm gonna ride the serpent No more time spent Sweating rent Hear my command I'm breaking loose It ain't no use Holding me down Stick around But baby (Baby) Remember (Remember) [Chorus] It's my life, and I'll do what I want It's my mind, and I'll think like I want Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime But some day, I'll treat you real fine [Instrumental Interlude] [Verse 2] There'll be women and their fortunes Who just want to mother orphans Are you gonna cry When I'm squeezing them dry? Taking all I can get No regrets [Pre-Chorus 2] When I openly lie, ha And live on their money Believe me, honey That money Can you believe? I ain't no saint No complaints So girl, throw out Any doubt And baby (Baby) Remember (Remember) [Chorus] It's my life, and I'll do what I want It's my mind, and I'll think what I want Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime But some day, I'll treat you real fine [Outro] (It's my life, and I'll do what I want) Don't push me! (It's my mind, and I'll think what I want) It's my life! (It's my life, and I'll do what I want) And I can do what I want! (It's my mind, and I'll think what I want) You can't tell me, baby! (It's my life, and I'll do what I want) I'm gonna do what I want…