Now the race has begun
   You are strong and you are young
   It's your choice, it's up to you
   Be good to us and we'll be good to you
   And you will be rewarded for conforming to our plan
   The system will accept you because we understand
   You'll be up there with us on the pinnacle of success
   Winning, climbing on the ladder of success
   Why take less, now you're on the ladder of success
  
   Now we've reached the end of another school year
   And those of you who are leaving us
   We wish you well in your chosen careers
   I see you got a job with a well established firm
   You'll be earning a 3 pound 10 shillings a week
   Plus luncheon vouchers
   Well my boy it looks as though you're heading
   Straight for the top
  
   And your efforts will be noted
   But you must always compete
   Stick it out the sky's the limit
   And you'll be part of the elite
   You'll be up there with us
   Competing with the best
   Achieving, winning on the ladder of success
  
   Make commitment, join our team
   Now you're really in the thing
   Part of the plan, don't make a fuss
   Play the game and you'll be one of us
   And your efforts will be noted
   You'll be part of the elite
   Pay your money make your choice now
   Your commitment is complete
   Now you're up there with us
   Competing with the best
   Achieving, winning on the ladder of success
  
   Stand in line, join the queue
   Play the game with the right attitude
   Now you played your reputation
   There's so much that you can lose
   What a struggle to get up there
   You've really paid your dues
   Now you're up there with us on the pinnacle of success
   Still you're climbing on the ladder of success
  
   Now you're up there with us
   Competing with the best
   Winning, climbing on the ladder of success
   On the ladder of success
   Achieving, winning on the ladder of success