The tough of the track 

With the wind 

And the rain that's beating down on your back 

Your heart's beating loud 

And goes on getting louder 

And goes on even more 'til the 

Sound is ringing in your head 

With every step you tread 

And every breath you take 

Determination 

Makes you run, never stop 

Got to win, got to run 'til you drop 

Keep the pace, hold the race 

Your mind is getting clearer 

You're over half way there 

But the miles they never seem to end 

As if you're in a dream 

Not getting anywhere 

It seems so futile 



Run on and on 

Run on and on 

The loneliness of the long distance runner 



I've got to keep running the course 

I've got to keep running and win at all costs 

I've got to keep going, be strong 

Must be so determined and push myself on 



Run over stiles across fields 

Turn to look at who's on your heels 

Way ahead of the field 

The line is getting nearer but do 

You want the glory that goes 

You reach the final stretch 

Ideals are just a trace 

You feel like throwing the race 

It's all so futile 



Run on and on 

Run on and on 

The loneliness of the long distance runner