It's true my friend that we're all kin

In this human race

We're here for a time and spend our prime

Then slip away with Amazing Grace

If you flew all the way to Mars

Or even further out in the stars

You won't find life any better than here

So here's to lazy rivers and ice cold beer

Life doesn't get any better than this

We play the cards we're dealt

With one eye on the abyss

Ever since they demoted Pluto

I haven't slept a wink or two-toe

Astronomers say she didn't make the grade

But I loved her so much I felt betrayed

If you live in Santo Domingo

Or like to dress like a pink flamingo

Life can be good wherever you are

But when you dance the limbo, always lower the bar

Life doesn't get any better than this

When you find the bases loaded

Always swing for the fence

Life doesn't get any better than this

So take her to the beach at sunset

And make sure you give her a kiss

Note: a musical version of this piece is in the External Link below

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