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

You're ridin' high in April, shot down in May

But I guess I, I gotta change that tune

When I'm back on top, on top in June

That's life, as funny as it may seem

Some people get their kicks stompin' on a dream

But I never, I never let it get me down

As sure as this big old world, keeps spinnin' 'round

I've been a puppet, pauper, pirate, poet, pawn and a king

I've been up and down and over and out but I know one thing

Every time I feel that I'm gonna fall flat on my face

I just pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life, there's no need to deny it

I thought of cuttin out once, but this old heart just ain't gonna buy it

But I know that it would worth one single sign

I'd get up on that big bird and then I'd fly

I've been a puppet, pauper, pirate, poet, pawn and a king

 I've been up and down and over and out and I know one thing

Every time I feel that I'm gonna fall flat on my face

I pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life, and I can't deny it

Many times I thought of cuttin' out but my heart won't buy it

But if there's nothin' shakin' come this here July

I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball, etc...