I've lived eight lives...
I've grown to understand
Life is always alternating
Between smiles and tears

I've mastered the art
Of crying out my soul
Letting out the tears
Without making a sound

I've mastered the art
Of smiling out my soul
Grinning ear to ear
Without using a muscle

I've lived eight lives...
I've grown to understand
That when things look grim
That Good times will come again

I've lived eight lives...
I've grown to understand
That at times of happiness
It's sure to end soon enough

I've lived eight lives...
I've mastered the art
Of riding the waves of life
Of dancing with Smiles and Tears