That's life (that's life), that's what all the people say
You're riding high in April, shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune
When I'm back on top, back on top in June
That's life (that's life), and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks stompin' on their dream
But I don't let it get me down
'Cause this old world, it keeps spinning around
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king
Been up, been down and over and out, and I know one thing
Each time I find myself flat on my face
I pick myself up and get back in the race
That's life (that's life), and I can't deny it
I thought of quitting, baby
But my old heart just ain't gonna buy it
If I didn't think it was worth a single try
I'd hold myself in a big ball and die
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king
Been up and down and over and out, and I know one thing
Each time I find myself flat on my face
Pick myself up and get back in the race
That's life (that's life), and I can't deny it
Thought of quitting baby, but my old heart ain't gonna buy it
If I didn't think it was worth a single try
I'd roll myself up in a big ball and die
My, my