[Verse 1] It's said history repeats itself, well that is nothing new But somewhere in the scheme of things one learns an awful truth [Chorus] All the disappointment of the world... All the disappointment of the world... [Verse 2] Life is a strict teacher Whose lessons must be learned; And optimists turn pessimists after experience [Chorus] All the disappointment of the world... All the disappointment of the world... [Bridge] Try to understand No matter what you plan You'll never get what you demand [Chorus] All the disappointment of the world... All the disappointment of the world... [Bridge] Try to understand No matter what you plan You'll never get what you demand [Verse 3] Betwixt and between Nightmare and dream It's really as bad as it seems [Chorus x2] All the disappointment of the world... All the disappointment of the world...