Circle left
That's life, that's what all the people say
You're riding high in April, shot down in May
Left allemande, dosado
Left allemande and weave it you know
That's life, and it ain't gonna change
Swing your girl and promenade the ring
But I know I'm gonna change that tune
When I get back on top, back on top in June

Heads (sides) promenade halfway around
Walk in the square thru 4 hands around
Go all the way, do the right & left thru
Pass thru, trade by, then swing thru
You spin the top, slide thru
Swing that girl, promenade you do
*If I didn't think life was worth a try
I'd jump right on a big bird and fly

Circle left
That's life, and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks just stomping on a dream
Left allemande, dosado
Left allemande, and weave it you roam
That's life, and it ain't always fair
Swing your partner, promenade the ring
But I don't let it get me down
'cause this fine ol' world keeps spinning around

Circle left
That's life, and I can't deny it
I thought of quitting, but my heart just won't buy it
Left allemande, dosado
Left allemande and weave around you roam
That's life, and it ain't gonna change
Swing your own and promenade the ring
But if there ain't nothing shakin' by July
I'm gonna roll myself up in a great big ball and die