(Gm) A# Fm I go down the beaten track Cm Gm Along the river with an empty bag A# Fm At the end she said to me Cm Why are you here with the autumn leaves?
D# 'Cause this is my life, my friend Gm F And this is my time to stand Cm D# Now this is my life, my friend Gm F Gm And I can't be no one else
A# Fm I'm done, tipping on my toes Cm Gm Strike an iron, and attack my soul A# Fm Misty moon, you're gonna see Cm I've got your blues to get on my feet
D# 'Cause this is my life, my friend Gm F and this is my time to stand Cm D# Now this is my life, my friend Gm F and I can't be no one else
D# I don't wanna run, I don't wanna fight Cm/A# Gm F I don't wanna hide, I just wanna stay free, to be me D# I don't wanna win, I don't wanna lose Cm/A# Gm F I don't wanna play, I just wanna remember, oh my name
Solo Cm D# 'Cause this is my life, my friend Gm F and this is my time to stand, Oh
Cm D# Gm F Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Cm D# Now this is my life, my friend Gm F and I can’t be no one else Cm D# 'Cause this is my life, my friend Gm F and I can't be no one else Cm/A# A# Now this is my life, my friend