Stand up, stand up, wake up, wake up, so long sing for the day I wonder Oh I want to make up, like a child and run through the trees and cover Pouring, ripping, all over the eastern shore like a made up thunder And its leaving, pelting me all over I'm but a longing old timer...
I'm a ghost of your child You in dreams of our wild I can't help we grew up too fast made ends meet with nothing to last Go downtown and work for your meals Grown up suits and taking down deals Weren't we kids in this autumn air Wanting more with nothing to bare
All the young souls, making like men taking that load from the age old kin All the young boys, marry up girls taking a turn we never thought so early Everyone told, never look back living a wonder like a wooden soldier All the young souls, kick and you shout Hey did you wonder why your lights so dim.
Someone take me off of my guard Make me play the wandering card I can't help we grew up too fast made ends meet with nothing to last Go back home and pray for your soul Burn your suit and make me feel whole Weren't we kids in this autumn air Wanting more with nothing to bear