ladder of success

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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