This Life

I've heard that in time
All troubles shall pass away
But I've looked at the signs
And you know, I'm pretty sure they're here to stay

I once had a lover
Who found a new "he"
And when I didn't want her
Well, you know, she came back to me

But I heard
This life doesn't play games
It just gnaws bones and it digs graves
I heard this life doesn't play games
But it sure seems to play games with me

I once had a partner
Who made me fold my hand
And I have this sinking feeling
That it's going to happen again

But I heard
This life doesn't play games
It doesn't play games

And I know now that I'm leaving here
I can count on all the fortunes to come
And I see someone right here next to me
But I know, as soon as I reach out my hand
She'll be gone
She'll be gone

But I heard
This life doesn't play games
It just gnaws bones and it digs graves
I heard this life doesn't play games
Oh no
Oh, oh, oh
No, it doesn't play games
But it sure seems to play games with me