If I can help somebody as I pass along If I can cheer somebody with a word or song If I can show somebody that he's travlin wrong Then my living shall not be in vain Then my living shall not be in vain Then my living shall not be in vain If I can help somebody as I pass along Then my living shall not be in vain If I can do my duty like a Christian ought to If I can bring back duty to a world up wrought If I could spread loves message like the Master taught Then my living shall not be in vain Then my living shall not be in vain Then my living shall not be in vain If I can help somebody as I pass along Then my living shall not be in vain