That's life, that's what the people say
I'm ridin' high in April, I'm shot down in May
But I know I've gotta change my tune
When I get back on top in June

That's life, funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks from steppin' on a dream
I won't let it get me down
'cause my head keeps spinnin' around

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a peasant, a pawn and a king
I've been up and down and over now and I know one thing
Every time I find myself flat on my face
Pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life, no, I can't deny it
Lord, I thought of quitting, but my heart, my heart wouldn't buy it
And if things don't stop [bad word] July
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball and say bye-bye

I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pauper, a peasant, a pawn and a king
I've been up and down and over now and I know one thing
Every time I find myself flat on my face
Pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life, you know, you know, I can't deny it
Lord, I thought of quitting, but my heart, my heart wouldn't buy it
And if things don't stop shakin' by next July
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball, yeah,
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball, yeah,
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball and say bye-bye, see ya.