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, and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks stomping on a dream
But I don't let it get me down
'Cause this fine old world, it keeps me spinning 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 just pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life, oh, that's life and I can't deny it
Many times I thought of quitting, baby, but my heart won't buy it
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try
Well, I'd hop upon a big bird and then I'd fly

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn, oh, 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 just pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life, oh, and I can't deny it
Many times I thought of cutting out but my heart won't buy it
And if there's nothing shaking come this here July
Well, I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball a-and die

That's life, and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks stomping on a dream
But I don't let it get me down
'Cause this fine old world, it keeps me spinning around