yuan jinquan - 咏高考 歌词翻译

Having studied hard for three years and run out of money, straining every nerve to compete for first place in the two-day examination.
Those who pass the exam rejoice while the failed can only weep.

三载苦学竭囊钱，两日考试力争先。
及第人家心欢喜，落榜学子泪已潸。