That’s life, that’s what all the people say
You’re ridin’ 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.
I said that’s life, and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks stompin’ on a dream.
But I don’t let it get me down
‘Cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin’ around.
Bridge:
I’ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king.
I’ve been up and 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. I tell you I can’t deny it.
I thought of quitting, baby, but my heart just ain’t gonna buy it.
And if I didn’t think it was worth one single try,
I’d jump right on a big bird and then I’d fly.