That's life, that's life, that's what all the people say

You're riding high on Monday, shot down in May

But I, I ain't never gonna change my tune

When I'm back on top in the month of June

I said, "That's life, that's life, ain't as funny as it may seem

Some people get their kicks, stompin' on a dream

But I, I don't never let it get me down

'Cause that big ol' world keeps spinnin' 'round"

Been a puppet, pirate, a poet, a pauper, a pawn and a king

Been up and down and over and out and I know one thing

Each time that 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

Many times I thought of quitting, babe, but my heart wouldn't buy it

If I didn't think it was worth one try

I'd jump right on a big bucket and fly

Been a puppet, poet, pirate, pauper, now I'm a king

Been up, down, I know one thing

Each time that 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

Many times I thought of quitting, babe, but my heart wouldn't buy it

If I didn't think it was worth one try

I'd just roll myself up in a big ball, ooh, and fly