When I Was Young

Lyrics

[Verse 1] When I was young, well I saw no signs I followed the roads where they would wind I'd stay up all night, I saw each sunrise I thought I was smart, I thought I was wise I threw pennies in a wishing well I left unread books up on a shelf When I was young [Verse 2] When I was young, I struggled and fought Because what I had was never enough I'd smoke cigarettes down to the butt I'd empty a glass and then fill it up And of faith and trust, well I learned a lot About what they were and what they were not When I was young [Bridge] Just like a sleepwalker unconsciously steps Well I took for granted those days It feels like forgiveness is the cure for regret And that finally shook me awake Awake [Verse 3] For every love and every friend Well I feel blessed, guess I've always been And I know that now, just didn't know it then When I was young