I recall when I was young

My papa said don't cry

Life is full of ups and downs

Like a roller coaster ride

There'll be times you'll get so scared,

Rollin' down these hills

But hang on tight with all your might

Cause you don't know what you feel



You go up, down, all around,

On a cycle that's never endin'

You got on this train when you were born

And the wheels just keep on spinnin'

Like a roller coaster, it keeps going faster

I'm going faster, thrills comin' at ya

And I walk down, all around

Like a roller coaster



I left home at just sixteen,

Thought I'd have some fun

Hitched a ride on a diesel truck

Headed for Washington

I know now what my poppa meant

When he told me heart to heart

Son, you'll find out soon enough

Life is just an amusement park



You'll thrill, like a kid

You'll get so excited

You hang on tight with all your might

As if your hearts ignited



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You go up, down, all around,

On a cycle that's never endin'

You got on this train when you were born

And the wheels just keep on spinnin'

Like a roller coaster, it keeps going faster

I'm going faster, thrills comin' at ya

And I walk down, all around

Like a roller coaster