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, 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
  They fade away, away, away
  Fade away, away, away