How high are the stakes 
How much fortune can you make 

It's funny 
I spent my whole life wanting to be talked about 
I did it 
Just about everything 
To see my name in lights 

Was it all worth it 
And how did I earn it 
Nobody's perfect 
I guess I deserved it 

How high are the stakes 
How much fortune can you make 
Does this get any better 
Should I carry on 
Will it matter when I'm gone 
Will any of this matter 

It's funny 
How everybody mentions my name 
But they're never really nice 
I took it 
Just about everything 
Except my own advice 

Was it all worth it 
And how did I earn it 
Nobody's perfect 
I guess I deserved it 

(nothing lasts forever) 
(doesn't make a difference) 

How high 
Doesn't make a difference 
Nothing lasts forever 
Should I 
Will it matter when I'm gone 
Will any of this matter 

How high are the stakes 
How much fortune can you make 
Should I carry on 
Will it matter when I'm gone