In Life My Friends

In life my friends, you pass along

You need not grieve when things go wrong

You've heard it said, go do your best

Though life's sun sinks to the westIf you're troubled with some belief

Or feel the pangs of coming grief

If things go rough and you're in a squeeze

Just hold your breath and take yourBe not deceived by the toilers thrift

Get what you can as nature's gift

Rewards all come in the present slice

So don't look for future paradise

Throw to the wind belief in hell or be called a fool or infidelIn life my friends, you pass along

You need not grieve when things go wrong

You've heard it said, go do your best

Though life's sun sinks to the westIf you're troubled with some belief

Or feel the pangs of coming grief

If things go rough and you're in a squeeze

Just hold your breath and take your easeIn life my friends, you pass along

You need not grieve when things go wrong

You've heard it said, go do your best

Though life's sun sinks to the westIf you're troubled with some belief

Or feel the pangs of coming grief

If things go rough and you're in a squeeze

Just hold your breath and take your easeBe not deceived by the toiler's thrift

Get what you can as nature's gift

Rewards all come in the present slice

So don't look for future paradise

Throw to the wind belief in hell or be called a fool or infidel

Bury your creed in an oyster shell, then you will be rightIn life my friends, you pass along

You need not grieve when things go wrong

You've heard it said, go do your best

Though life's sun sinks to the westIf you're troubled with some belief

Or feel the pangs of coming grief

If things go rough and you're in a squeeze

Just hold your breath and take your ease