Dame Shirley Bassey - That's Life

Special thanks to Amy for this song!


Lyrics:




That's life, that's what all the people say.
You're riding high in April,
Shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
When I'm back on top, back on top in June.

I said that's life, and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks,
Stompin' on a dream
But I don't let it, let it get me down,
'Cause this fine ol' world it keeps spinning around

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king.
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself, flat on my face,
I pick myself up and get back in the race.

That's life
I tell ya, I can't deny it,
I thought of quitting baby,
But my heart just ain't gonna buy it.
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try,
I'd jump right on a big bird and then I'd fly

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king.
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself laying flat on my face,
I just pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life
That's life and I can't deny it
Many times I thought of cutting out
But my heart won't buy it
But if there's nothing shakin' come this here july
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball and die
My, My

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• sinatra

[MusicLoverBrian1]

I kept away from listening to another version of "That's Life" because Frank Sinatra's is the definitive one and is the version that many people listen to but I gave Shirley Bassey's version a listen to and I . . . . . LOVE IT!!! Now I consider Frank and Shirley's version as the best ones. I don't think anyone can do this song justice no more. We already have the best male and female versions of this classic!

[Thorneycroft1937]

@MusicLoverBrian1

Agree, Sinatra's version is fantastic, indeed the definitve one.

[MrBailer55]

I have loved this version for however many years, got me through some stuff, it's all about the atittude baby :) and pure born talent x

[missbabylemonade]

i love ol blue eyes ...HOWEVsssssssssss i am sorry but .... Miss 'SHIRLs nails this song .com ;) .... xxXxx xxXxx

[TrelleStar]

Shirley has sang every song it seems. Love her version as usual and the photos are great as well. thanks for posting.

[lydee09]

Oh Finally!!! I have been dying to hear Dame Shirley sing this song. She sounds so good! She has the perfect voice and attitude for this song. You got me clapping and cheering to this song Jonas!! I am glad no one is around.:) This is great! And your video is fantastic. I love the shot at 2:21. This song ROCKS! I can surely say this is my favorite version. And I love Frank's version. But the Sassy Bassey does it best in my book! Long Live Dame Shirley!

[sugarshula64]

I love this song.  Really love this video, too. I can see why my sister adores your presentations.