That's life, that's what people say.
You're riding high in april,
Shot down in may.
But I know I'm gonna change their tune,
When I'm right back on top in june.

That's life, funny as it seems.
Some people get their kicks,
Steppin' on dreams
But I just can't let it get me down,
'Cause this big old world 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
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,
But my heart just won't buy it.
'Cause if I didn't think it was worth a try,
I'd have to roll myself up in a big ball and die.