The Sacrifice

Well, I've sacrificed time with family and friends
 Gave up vacations for work without end
 24-7, 365
 But I was willing to make the sacrifice
 But empty or full, I've carried my pale
 You don't drink the water if you don't dig the well
 Through blood sweat and tears I have built a good life
 But it didn't come without sacrifice
 But I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
 And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
 All through the years I kept my eye on the prize
 You ask if it's worth the sacrifice, the sacrifice
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 I think about Jesus and all that he gave
 And the ultimate sacrifice that he made
 He is my strength and my guiding light
 And he's taught me that nothing's without sacrifice
 I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
 And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
 I wanted success and, brother, I've paid the price
 And, yes, it's been worth the sacrifice, the sacrifice
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 I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
 And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
 Grindstones and rhinestones have made up my life
 But I've shined like a diamond through sacrifice
 I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
 And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
 But I hope God will tell me, 'Well done, my child
 You've won your reward through your sacrifice, the sacrifice'
 The sacrifice
 But sometimes I wonder in the still of the night
 Is it really worth the sacrifice
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 I've often laughed and I've often cried
 I've often failed but I've always tried
 I made the sacrifice