Lyrics of what-should-i-get-out-of-life

As I was out walking in the cool crisp air
I heard a flute playing, but where? oh where?
Then suddenly there he was
This short little man, his face full of fuzz

He said to me as he put down his fife
Hello and what should you get out of your life?

Hmmmm! That's a loaded question
It's a lot to ponder
It makes me think
It makes me wonder

To live and enjoy freedom
In a free society
Good health and a bit of wealth
Would be all right with me

To be in quiet appreciation
For the friends that I have found
Who always understand me
When my head is in a cloud

What should I get out of life?
Do I have a master plan?
After all I'm no genius
Just an ordinary man

Foreign lands I don't need
I have no urge to roam
I'm quite happy staying here at home

To ask what should I get out of life?
Has surely made me see
Just what kind of man
I would rather be

Regrets. . .I hope there are none
I will enjoy the rest of my life
Like it has just begun
Because life more than ever
I realize, I have only one

To leave behind kind memories
Always try to get along
And pray that people speak kindly of me
When I'm gone
When I'm gone

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