What’s the big deal: another family quarrel?
What’s the big deal: your head’s not feeling right?
What’s the big deal: they mugged you in the parlor?
You should be thankful that you’re still alive!

So, what’s the fuss that you now fight sarcoma?
So, what’s the fuss: you have a drinking spree?
So, what’s the fuss: got kicked out from your quarters?
You should be thankful that you still can live.

Don’t you play this hide and seek with fortune,
Now, the long and winding, take me back.
Well, it seems that everything is proper,
Everything is proper and on track.

You shouldn’t care that your poker pal’s a goner,
You shouldn’t care that you dream of ghosts at night,
You shouldn’t care that two upper teeth were knocked out,
You should be thankful that you’re still alive!

So, is that all: you passed out altogether?
So, is that all: they kicked you in the jaw?
So, is that all: they dragged you on a stretcher?
You should be thankful that you still can walk!

Don’t you play this hide and seek with fortune,
Now, the long and winding, take us back.
Well, it seems that everything is proper,
Everything is proper and on track.

And don’t you mind that you was not the player,
And don’t you mind that you are pale and thin,
And don’t you mind they beat you up in error,
You should be thankful that you still can live!

Of course it’s true: a willing man will prosper,
Of course it’s true: it’s my fault, God’s my guide!
Of course it’s true... But one thing gives me worries:
Who should I thank that I am still alive?

Don’t you play this hide and seek with fortune,
Now, the long and winding, take us back.
Well, it seems that everything is proper,
Everything is proper and on track.