When I was young

I thought I had my own key

I knew exactly what I wanted to be

Now I'm sure

You've boarded up every door



Lived in a bubble

Days were never ending

Was not concerned

About what life was sending

Fantasy was real

Now I know much

About the way I feel



I'll paint you the picture

'Cause I don't think you live round here no more

I've never even seen

The key to the door

We only get what we will settle for



While we're living

The dreams we have as children

Fade away

While we're living

The dreams we have as children

Fade away

While we're living

The dreams we have as children

Fade away

While we're living

The dreams we have as children

Fade away, away, away

They fade away, away, away



Now my life has turned

Another corner

I think it's only best

That I should warn you

Dream it while you can

Maybe someday I'll make you understand



I'll paint you the picture

'Cause I don't think you live round here no more

I've never even seen

The key to the door

We only get what we will settle for



While we're living

The dreams we have as children

Fade away

While we're living

The dreams we have as children

Fade away

While we're living

The dreams we have as children

Fade away

While we're living

The dreams we have as children

Fade away, away, away

They fade away, away, away

They fade away, away, away

They fade away, away, away