That's life, that's what all the people say. Riding high in April, Then shot down in May But I know I'm gonna change that tune, When I'm back on top in June, oh. 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, don't let it get me down, 'Cause this fine ol' world it keeps 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 But 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 can't deny it I thought of quitting baby, But my heart won't buy it. And if I didn't think it was worth one single try, I'd jump right on a big bird and 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 But I know one thing: Each time I find myself laying flat on my face, I just pick myself up and get back in the race That's life, I can't deny it Many times I thought of cutting out But my heart won't buy it But if there's nothing shakin' come this here July I roll myself up in a big ball and die