Key: G
Introduction: C G F Dm7 G G7
C G F Dm7 G G7M
So I'm down and so I'm out...but so are many others
C G F Dm7 G G7
So I feel like tryin' to hide my head beneath these covers,
F Em F Dm7(b5) G
Life is like the seasons - after winter comes the spring.
C G F G C
So I'll keep this smile awhile, and see what tomorrow brings
C G F Dm7 G G7M
I've been told and I believe that life is meant for livin'
C G F Dm7 G G7
And even when my chips are low, there's still some left for givin'.
F Em F Dm7(b5) G
I've been many places, maybe not as far as you
C G F G C
So I think I'll stay awhile and see if some dreams come true.
F Bm7(b5) E7 A7
There isn't much that I have learned
Dm7 G7 C
Through all my foolish years
F Em A7
Life keeps runnin' on in cycles -
F Em Dm7(b5) G
First there's laughter, then those tears.
C G F Dm7 G G7M
But I'll keep my head up high, although I'm kinda tired
C G F Dm7 G G7
My gal just up and left last week Friday, I got fired.
F Em F Dm7(b5) G
You know it's almost funny, but things can't get worse than now,
C G F G C
So I'll keep on tryin' to sing...but please, just don't ask me how.