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"C'est la vie" is a track by David Bowie, from the album Early On (1964–1966), released 17th January 1991. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 2 articles about David Bowie.
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[Verse 1] Through my window I can see If the world is there for me Will my shadow on the floor let me be? [Hook] And tomorrow calls my name But I don't want to go Through the burning flames of time [Chorus] C'est la vie C'est la vie [Verse 2] With my friends I play the tune Warm and tired within my room And the crackle of the fire whispered low [Hook] Now tomorrow takes my hand But I don't want to go Through the burning flames of time [Chorus] C'est la vie C'est la vie [Outro] How can I sail my good times Over the waves of sorrow? Show me tomorrow Show me tomorrow So that I will know [Bridge] La la la la la la la La la la la la la la La la la la la la la La la la [Hook] Now tomorrow takes my hand But I don't want to go Through the burning flames of time [Chorus] C'est la vie C'est la vie [Outro] Through the burning flames of time C'est la vie C'est la vie
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