That's Life

That's life, that's what all people say You're riding high in April, shot down in May But I guess I have to change that tune When I'm back on top, back on top in June That's life, funny as it seems Some people get their kicks steppin' on dreams But I don't let it get me down 'Cause this old word keeps getting 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 falling flat on my face I pick myself up and get back in the race That's life, and there's no denying I thought of quitting baby but my heart just won't buy it If I didn't think it was worth of a single try I'd roll myself up in a big ball and die 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 falling flat on my face I pick myself up and get back in the race That's life, and there's no denying I thought of quitting baby, but my heart won't buy it If there's nothing shaking here this July We're gonna roll ourselves up in a big ball and die