Part Of Life

[Verso 1] (Single strum) G D Keep ya chin up mate, there's a lot to do Em C Plenty of shit like this is gonna happen to you G D You gotta harden ya shell It's a part of life Em C One day you'll have some kids And a beautiful wife (Reggae rhythm starts here) G D And when she smiles at you, you'll do all you can Em C To keep it together. Do your absolute best G D Em C Sometimes, it won't be enough. And that's just life [Verso 2] G D I know you've got some troubles, stemming from your old man, Em C But he probably did his best with the tools that he had G D And if it wasn't enough. It is what it is Em C You can try to do better when ya raise your own kids G D The emptiness you're feeling deep down inside Em C May never go away at least it's gonna take time G D Ya gotta learn where to put it, it's a part of life Em C Don't let it wreak havoc on the rest of your time G D You were raised in a culture, says "she'll be right, mate" Em C You gotta push it all down inside and shut the bloody gate G D Em C G D Em C Sometimes, it's gonna be tough but that's just life [Verso 3] G D Go out there and get it do what ya can Em C Hang out with some hippies maybe get yourself a van G D Strip away the layers, expand your mind Em C Identify ya weaknesses, take that time G D But don't lose yourself or become obsessed Em C With your own healing journey and sacrifice the rest G D 'Cause there's people that love ya outside of your mind Em C G D Em C And all we really have is that gift of time [Verso 4] G D By now those boys have forgotten your face Em C And I'll never understand why you'd want it that way G D Kids are only kids for a very short time Em C From there they'll keep you guessing if they'll want you in their life G D If you've made mistakes don't make 'em twice Em C Be sure to fight to keep the little people by your side G D So many stories through history of people who use Em C Unimaginable circumstances turn 'em into fuel G D Good luck little mate have a good crack Em C Keep ya head down, ya bum up and don't look back G D Do a bit of running or surfing just might Em C G D Em C Help to clear the head in those times of strife [Ponte] (Single strum) G D But there's one more thing to say before I go Em C And I know it's been said before and it's widely known G D But love truly is the answer it's a part of life Em C It can heal the deepest wounds and keep us inspired (Reggae rhythm starts here) G D Is karma real? Nobody knows Em C But there's just one more little thing I'd like to say before I go G D Take good care of the planet, treat it with respect Em C G D Em C It will be there for your family when you're dead [Refrão] G D Em C And it's a part of life G D Em C It's a part of life G D Em C And it's a part of life G D Em C It's a part of life Interlude G D Em C x2 {Spoken word by Jane Goodall} G D "I want to make sure that you all understand Em That each and every one of you C Has a role to play... G D Em C And you are here for a reason G D Em C I want you to know G D That whether or not you find that role that you're supposed to play Em Your life does matter C And that every single day you live G D You make a difference Em C We are part of the natural world G D And even today when the planet is dark Em There still is hope C Don't lose hope." [Refrão] G D Em C And it's a part of life {Spoken word by Jane Goodall} G D Em C "I just hope that you understand G D That this life on planet Earth isn't the end Em C G D I believe, and now I know, that there is life beyond death Em C That consciousness survives... G D Em C I can't tell you what you will find G D Em C When you leave planet Earth... G D Em C G D But I want you to know Em That your life on planet Earth C Will make some difference G D Em In the kind of life that you find after you die C G D Em We are part of Mother Nature C G We have to do everything in our power D Em To make the world a better place C For the children alive today G D And for those that will follow Em C You have it in your power to make a difference G D Don't give up Em Do your best C While you're still on this beautiful planet Earth" G D Em C (Fade out)