(verse)
fifteen years old
just got his permit

I took him for a drive
and he drove in a ditch
hmm...

the only thing hurt was his pride
nothing was broken
just a few minor dents

and ten feet missing
from a chain link fence
hmm, hmm... life goes on


(verse)
inside the tow truck

all three of us laughed
bought some sodas
when we stopped for gas

and got some jerky
for the drivers dog
it was well after dark

when we got home
his mother was hot
and supper was cold

hmm, hmm... life goes on

(chorus)

yeah life goes on
for better or worse
from the time that you're born

till you're covered in dirt
hmm, hmm, hmm... life goes on
yeah life goes on

rain or shine
from the cradle to the grave
it's right on time

hmm, hmm... life goes on
hmm, hmm... life goes on


(Verse)
well, daddy passed away
two years ago

mama's blind
and she moves real slow
my boy's in college

and works part time
his mother married
a friend of mine

I'm still single
but I'm doing fine
hmm, hmm... life goes on


(repeat chorus)