Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

 I go down the beaten track

 Along the river with an empty bag

 At the end she said to me

 Why are you here with the autumn leaves?

 'Cause this is my life, my friend

 And this is my time to stand

 Now this is my life, my friend

 And I can't be no one else

 I'm done, tipping on my toes

 Strike an iron, and attack my soul

 Misty moon, you're gonna see

 I've got your blues to get on my feet

 'Cause this is my life, my friend

 and this is my time to stand

 Now this is my life, my friend

 and I can't be no one else

I don't wanna run, I don't wanna fight

I don't wanna hide, I just wanna stay free, to be me

I don't wanna win, I don't wanna lose

I don't wanna play, I just wanna remember, oh my name

Solo

 'Cause this is my life, my friend

 and this is my time to stand, Oh

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

 Now this is my life, my friend

 and I can’t be no one else

 'Cause this is my life, my friend

 and I can't be no one else

 Now this is my life, my friend