I go, down the beaten track Along the river with an empty bag At the end she said to me: Why are you here, with the autumn leaves? Cause this is my life, my friend, and this is my time to stand Cause this is my life, my friend, and I can't be no one else Im done, tipping on my toes Strike an iron and attack my soul Misty moon, youre gonna see Ive got you blues to get on my feet Cause this is my life, my friend, and this is my time to stand Cause this is my life, my friend, and I can't be no one else I dont wanna run; I dont wanna fight I dont wanna hide; I just wanna stay free, to be me I dont wanna win; I dont wanna lose I dont wanna play; I just wanna remember, oh my name Cause this is my life, my friend, and this is my time to stand Oh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Cause this is my life, my friend, and this is my time to stand) Cause this is my life, my friend, and I can't be no one else Cause this is my life, my friend, and I can't be no one else Cause this is my life, my friend