Intro: E A B E (x2) verse 1 E B* So I'm down and so I'm out A B But so are many others E B* So I feel like tryin' to hide A B My head 'neath these covers A Abm Life is like the seasons A A* B After winter comes the spring E B* So I'll keep this smile awhile A B E And see what tomorrow brings E A B E verse 2 E B* I've been told and I believe A B That life is meant for livin' E B* And even when my chips are low A B There's still some left for givin' A Abm I've been many places A A* B Maybe not as far as you E B* So I think I'll stay awhile A B E And see if some dreams come true E A B Riff E (x2) Bridge A Abm There isn't much that I have learned Dbm B E E7 Through all my foolish years A Abm Dbm Except that life keeps runnin' in cycles A B First there's laughter, then those tears verse 3 E B* But I'll keep my head up high A B Riff Although I'm kinda tired E B* My gal just up and left last week A B Friday I got fired A Abm You know it's almost funny A A* B But things can't get worse than now E B* So I'll keep on tryin' to sing A B E But please, just don't ask me how E A B Riff E (x3) E A B