That`s life (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 (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, let it get me down
`cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin` around

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 (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

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 layin` flat on my face
I just pick myself up and get back in the race

That`s life (that`s life), that`s life and I can`t deny it
Many times I thought of cuttin` out but my heart won`t buy it
But if there`s nothin` shakin` come this here July
I`m gonna roll myself up in a big ball a-and die

My, my!