Thats Life was popularized by Frank Sinatra in 1966 and reflects the ups and downs of life, drawing inspiration from Sinatras style and philosophy of picking yourself up and getting back in the race.
Key: G
Introduction:
G
Em
Am7
D
x2
G
A#7
That's life (that's life), that's what all the people say
Em7
A7
You're ridin' high in April, shot down in May
G
A#7
Em7
But I know I'm gonna change that tune
A7
D13
When I'm back on top, back on top in June
G
A#7
I said that's life (that's life), and as funny as it may seem
Em7
A7
Some people get their kicks stompin' on a dream
G
A#7
Em
But I don't let it, let it get me down
A7
C9
G
C/G
G
'Cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin' around
G7
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king
C6
I've been up and down and over and out and I know one thing
A7
Each time I find myself flat on my face
D
C9
I pick myself up and get back in the race
G
A#7
That's life (that's life), I tell you I can't deny it
Em7
A7
I thought of quittin', baby, but my heart just ain't gonna buy it
G
A#7
Em7
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try
A7
C9
G
C/G
G
I'd jump right on a big bird and then I'd fly
G7
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king
C6
I've been up and down and over and out and I know one thing
A7
Each time I find myself layin' flat on my face
D
D#
I just pick myself up and get back in the race
G#
C7
That's life (that's life), that's life and I can't deny it
Fm
A#7
Many times I thought of cuttin' out but my heart won't buy it
G#/D#
C7
Fm
A#7
But if there's nothin' shakin' come this here July
A#7
C#/D#
G#
A#7
E7
C#/D#
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball a-and die doot doot doot doot doot doot