S-U-C-C-E-S-S
That's the way we spell success
Will we get it, the answers yes
S-U-C-C-E-S-S
Small town boy, so clean he squeaks
PRESSED and polished for the big time dreams
Got a letter from his MAMA, and a boyish grin
Close his eyes FOR minute, and it'll lead him to the win (???)
Yeah

You know there's nothin' like HAVIN' THAT WALL AGAINST YOUR BACK
To GET your [bad word] in gear, and your mind on track
When wheels start turnin', things start FALLIN' into place
YOU'be suprised what you can do WITH SOME INTELLIGENCE AND TASTE
Yeah

 [bad word] 

Sometimes The Good Guys Finish First
Sometimes your best is all it takes
You know that, Sometimes The Good Guys Finish First
Sometimes The Good Guys, Finish First

Back DOOR logic TURNED your head around
Use the front door and avoid the crowds
They'll TRY to tell you that it can't be done
BEATIN' the big boys at their own game is half the fun,
hey hey

(Repeat [bad word] Twice)

The Good Guys, the Good Guys, the Good Guys, Finish First

 [bad word] 

Sometimes The Good Guys Finish First
Walkin' a straight line in reverse
You know that, Sometimes The Good Guys Finish First
Sometimes The Good Guys, Finish First

 [bad word] 

From the movie soundtrack "The Secret Of My Success" (1987)
Written by: Pat Giraldo, Holly Knight & Khris McDaniels