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If you're up against a bruiser and you're getting knocked about— Grin. If you're feeling pretty groggy, and you're licked beyond a doubt— Grin. Don't let him see you're funking, let him know with every clout, Though your face is battered to a pulp, your blooming heart is stout; Just stand upon your pins until the beggar knocks you out— And grin. This life's a bally battle, and the same advice holds true Of grin. If you're up against it badly, then it's only one on you, So grin.