Frank Sinatra – That’s Life

About The Song

That’s Life is a song written by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. It was first recorded in 1963 by Marion Montgomery, but it became a hit when it was covered by Frank Sinatra in 1966. Sinatra’s version of the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance by a Male.

That’s Life is a classic pop song with a big band sound. The song is about the ups and downs of life, and how we have to learn to take the good with the bad. The lyrics are cynical and humorous, but they also offer a message of hope. Sinatra’s performance is full of energy and charisma, and he brings the song to life.

That’s Life has been covered by many artists over the years, but Sinatra’s version remains the definitive one. It is a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • That’s Life” was written by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon.
  • It was first recorded in 1963 by Marion Montgomery.
  • Frank Sinatra’s version of the song was released in 1966.
  • Sinatra’s version of the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won a Grammy Award.
  • That’s Life” is a classic pop song with a big band sound.
  • The song is about the ups and downs of life.
  • The lyrics are cynical and humorous, but they also offer a message of hope.
  • Sinatra’s performance is full of energy and charisma.
  • That’s Life” has been covered by many artists over the years, but Sinatra’s version remains the definitive one.

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Lyrics

That’s life (that’s life)That’s what all the people sayYou’re riding high in April, shot down in MayBut I know I’m gonna change that tuneWhen I’m back on top, back on top in June
I said that’s life (that’s life)And as funny as it may seemSome people get their kicksStomping on a dreamBut I don’t let it, let it get me downCause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin’ around
I’ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poetA pawn and a kingI’ve been up and down and over and outAnd I know one thingEach time I find myselfFlat on my faceI pick myself up and getBack in the race
That’s life (that’s life)I tell you, I can’t deny itI thought of quitting, babyBut my heart just ain’t gonna buy itAnd if I didn’t think it was worth one single tryI’d jump right on a big bird and then I’d fly
I’ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poetA pawn and a kingI’ve been up and down and over and outAnd I know one thingEach time I find myself layin’Flat on my faceI just pick myself up and getBack in the race
That’s life (that’s life)That’s life and I can’t deny itMany times I thought of cutting out, but my heart won’t buy itBut if there’s nothing shaking, come this here JulyI’m gonna roll myself upIn a big ball and die
My, my