[Verse 1]
Well, the boss man called me in at nine,
Said, "Son, your work ain't worth a dime."
Packed my box, walked out the door,
Kicked my pride across the floor.
The sun was shining, but I felt the rain,
Just me and my shadow, both feeling the same.
[Chorus]
Down, but not out, that's what I say,
Life keeps swingin', I just sway.
Lost my job, my girl, my house,
But I'll rise again, ain't no doubt.
Down, but not out, I'll find my way,
Tomorrow's another chance to play.
[Verse 2]
Got home to find my key don't fit,
She changed the locks, well ain't that it?
My clothes were tossed on the front yard,
Love ain't easy, but she played it hard.
Neighbors peekin', I tipped my hat,
Said, "Life's a circus, and I'm the act."
[Chorus]
Down, but not out, that's what I say,
Life keeps swingin', I just sway.
Lost my job, my girl, my house,
But I'll rise again, ain't no doubt.
Down, but not out, I'll find my way,
Tomorrow's another chance to play.
[Bridge]
I found a quarter in my coat,
Bought a coffee, made a toast:
"To the days that knock you flat,
And the nights you learn to laugh at that."
[Chorus]
Down, but not out, that's what I say,
Life keeps swingin', I just sway.
Lost my job, my girl, my house,
But I'll rise again, ain't no doubt.
Down, but not out, I'll find my way,
Tomorrow's another chance to play.