John Kay - Walk Beside Me lyrics

Words and music by John Kay

I recall when they would say

No one lives for just one day

Don't save dreams that can't be sold

Don't chase rainbows, just their gold

Tried in their way, tried it mine

I won my race before my time

But golden trophies, fancy toys

Don't compare to childhood joys

Walk beside me darlin' come listen to the rain

And watch the rollin' water to ease your pain again

When night comes down to free us, and sorrow's finally gone

I long to hear your secret dreams and rock you in my arms

There lived a nation proud and free

It tried to show us harmony

But we stood much too close to see

To read the hand of destiny

I know a child who's only seen

A sunrise on the silver screen

she never watched the birds in flight

Or saw the dew by morning light

Walk beside me darlin', come hear the howlin' wind

He'll be a true companion, he'll listen like a friend

When night comes down to free us, your sorrow finally gone

I long to hear your secret dreams and rock in my arms

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