I

They don't give out medals
for those who never win,
After the race is over,
Then the hurtin' begins.

II

They don't give out medals
for those who step aside,
It's all in the winnin',
And not how hard you tried.

Chorus .....

There's no stars for heartbreak - or comin' in last,
When all you have to live for - is a dream in the past.

Musical Break .....

Bridge .....

If I could live my life - over again,
You'd be in my arms - and I would win,
Love in your heart - love without end,
For you'd never let - my hurtin' begin.

III

But I can't change
the hand that I've been dealt,
Oh just keep your trophy,
And put it back on the shelf.

Chorus .....

There's no stars for heartbreak - or comin' in last,
When all you have to live for - is a dream in the past.

Repeat verse II

Yes, they don't give out medals
for those who step aside,
It's all in the winnin',
And not how hard you tried.

Tag .....

They don't give out medals.
They don't give out medals.

© copyright, Bill Murray (All rights reserved)

Singer, Jim Allen