I used to live in a poor neighborhood
  My friends and me we always had a time
  Never had no money but we had it so good
  Those days are gone and I wanna go back
  So pure so simple
  Never thought about it
  When you're young you don't care
  You don't realize it 'till it's all behind
  Take it for granted just not well
  
  (Chorus:)
  Oh-oh It was pure and simple
  I'll remember those days 'till the end
  Oh-oh God knows it's simple
  If I could live my life all over again
  I'd keep it pure and simple
  
  Those days are gone and I wanna go back
  Got me a feelin' I'm not alone
  Wish I had a road so I could go back home
  
  (repeat chorus twice)