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