Chess

Life is like a game of chess

Life is like a game of chess I've been thinking about this a lot as I try to rest

Life is like a game of chess I've been thinking about this a lot as I try to rest Initially, it's a game you strive to play with another

Life is like a game of chess I've been thinking about this a lot as I try to rest Initially, it's a game you strive to play with another Playing chess alone wouldn't be worth the bother

Now I know it's probably not original to compare life to chess

Now I know it's probably not original to compare life to chess But I can't help see the resemblance, if I may stress

Now I know it's probably not original to compare life to chess But I can't help see the resemblance, if I may stress Chess gives you many players to help you along

Now I know it's probably not original to compare life to chess But I can't help see the resemblance, if I may stress Chess gives you many players to help you along With those players comes choice of right or wrong

Every move you make causes another to act one way

Later you might regret not letting that piece stay Every move you make causes another to act one way

You have a goal to make it out safe and win

You have a goal to make it out safe and win And of course, you try to succeed even with a little sin

A many-time you may be trapped by another

A many-time you may be trapped by another Maybe a piece you counted on turned into a bother

A many-time you may be trapped by another Maybe a piece you counted on turned into a bother You strategize every move in order to survive

A many-time you may be trapped by another Maybe a piece you counted on turned into a bother You strategize every move in order to survive But at the same time won't win unless luck is on your side

Sometimes it's hard to see through the chaos which moves to pick

Sometimes it's hard to see through the chaos which moves to pick One day you'll be a queen feeling mighty and slick

But one wrong move and you'll feel useless as a trapped pawn

But one wrong move and you'll feel useless as a trapped pawn But the game doesn't end until your last breath is drawn

No matter how hard you fight you may find yourself in ultimate checkmate

No matter how hard you fight you may find yourself in ultimate checkmate Causing a panic and crying you lost your fate

Or you may find you succeeded in your goal and came out safe and sound

Though either way you are still not bound Or you may find you succeeded in your goal and came out safe and sound

With whichever result you find yourself in

With whichever result you find yourself in You can always start over with a new beginning

With whichever result you find yourself in You can always start over with a new beginning Although I'm sure most can relate

With whichever result you find yourself in You can always start over with a new beginning Although I'm sure most can relate That mostly every game of chess you'll play ends in a stalemate