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

I said, "That's life" (That's life)

And as funny as it may seem

Some people get their kicks stopping on a dream

But I don't let it, let it get me down

'Cause this fine old world 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

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 laying 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 cutting out, but my heart won't buy it

But if there's nothing shaking come this here July

I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball and die

My-my!