My friend, I'll say it ..........

I'll state my case, of which I'm certain

I've ..........a life that's full

I've traveled each and every highway

And more, much more than this

I ........ it my way

Regrets, I've had a few

But then again, too few to ............

I did what I had to do

And saw it ............. without exemption

I ............. each charted course

Each careful step along the by way

And more, much more than this

I did it ..................

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you ........

When I bit off more than I could chew

But through it all, when there was doubt

I ..... it up and spit it out