It's Life

If your plans go wrong, as they sometimes will,
And the hours seem long as you climb the hill;
Remember, my friend, ’tis a part you play.
You’ll find in the end a brighter day.
It’s life.

If a heart grows cold that warmed to you.
And a friend you hold to be staunch and true
Has faithless turned, take heart, my friend,
‘Tis a lesson learned. With a bitter end.
It’s life.

You may win great fame and wealth today;
Or taste of shame and deep dismay.
You may lose or gain, may rise or fall,
Both joy and pain must come to all.
It’s life.

For every smile there is a tear;
For every mile both hope and fear;
When some are gay some must be sad;
Along our way are good and bad.
It’s life.

Whate’er may be your share of woe,
Next day may see you come to know
A joyful heart and perfect rest;
So play your part and do your best.
It’s life.