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That’s Life Lyrics by Van Morrison

How Long Has This Been Going On

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That's life
That's what the people say
You're riding 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

That's life
Funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks from stepping on a dream
I don't let it get me down
This big old world keeps spinning round

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
I pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life
I can't deny it
I thought of quitting 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

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king
I've been up, down, over and out

That's life
I can't deny it
I thought of quitting 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

Bye bye
Bye bye

About “That’s Life” by Van Morrison

Read the complete lyrics to "That’s Life" by Van Morrison from the album "How Long Has This Been Going On". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"That’s Life" is credited to Van Morrison. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"That’s Life" appears on "How Long Has This Been Going On".

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