Verse 1 
AE So I'm down and so I'm out
DE But so are many others
AE So I feel like tryin' to hide
DEE7 My head 'neath these covers
DA Life is like the seasons
GE After winter comes the spring
AE So I'll keep this smile awhile
DEA And see what tomorrow brings
 Verse 2 
AE I've been told and I believe
DE That life is meant for livin'
AE And even when my chips are low
DEE7 There's still some left for givin'
DA I've been many places
GE Maybe not as far as you
AE So I think I'll stay awhile
DEAA7 And see if some dreams come true
 Bridge 
DA There isn't much that I have learned
DA Through all my foolish years
DAF#m Except that life keeps runnin' in cycles
B7E First there's laughter, then those tears