Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Van Morrison
Vocals
Georgie Fame
Hammond Organ
Pee Wee Ellis
Alto Saxophone
Robin Aspland
Piano
Alec Dankworth
Double Bass
Ralph Salmins
Drums
Guy Barker
Trumpet
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kelly Gordon
Songwriter
Dean Kay
Songwriter
Pee Wee Ellis
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Van Morrison
Producer
Georgie Fame
Producer
Tristan "Beenz" Powell
Mixing Engineer
Chris Lewis
Assistant Recording Engineer
Vic Anesini
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
That's life
That's what the people say
You're ridin' high in April
Shot down in May
I know I've got to change my tune
When I get back up on top in June
[Verse 2]
That's life
Funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks from
Steppin' on a dream
I don't let it get me down, no, no, no
This big old world keeps spinnin' round
[Verse 3]
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn, and a king
I've been up, down, over, and out
And I know one thing
Every time I find myself flat on my face
Pick myself up and get back in the race
[Verse 4]
That's life
I can't deny it
I thought of quittin', but my heart wouldn't buy it
If I don't think it's worth a try
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball and die
[Verse 5]
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn, and a king
I've been up, down, and over, and out
And I know one thing
Every time I find myself flat on my face
Pick myself up and get back in the race
[Verse 6]
That's life
I just can't deny it
I thought of quittin', but my, my heart wouldn't buy it, no, no, no
If I don't think everything is worth a try
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball
Roll myself up in a big ball
Roll myself up in a big ball and bye, bye, bye, bye
Written by: Dean Kay, Kelly Gordon