You can't expect a miracle to pass by everyday
It is hard enough to get the ordinary, anyway
And we all hate regretting
And we can't comprehend forgetting;
For as long as I've known you
And far as we've gone
Did we pay our own prices
When we should have moved on?
And will you look at me with children's eyes?
"Was it worth all the fighting, the pain?
Was it worth all your anger and crying?
Are you lying?"
And I'll say, "It's worth it, no lies."

We've been put through every hell
And some heavens as well
But time never stays
Nor varies our days;
Will I marry some peasant
Or will you a good scout?
Will it seem very pleasant
Just before they walk out?
Will your girl pray to God a childrens' prayer?
"Would you have kissed your very first love, Mommy?
Would you gladly have carried his child?
Or is that too wild?"
And you'll say, "Maybe, but Father was there."

And we never do learn just how high we should reach
Ambition is something schools never can teach
Will our wax wings melt?
Can love really be felt?
When I sacrifice all
Will I sacrifice you?
A dreamer is one thing
But I need my friend, too
Will my boy sing to me a childrens' song?
"Would you have burned that one bridge, Mommy, and danced?
As innings were closing, thrown your last pitch?
And which?"
And I'll say, "Yes, but I waited too long."

I promised you nothing
So don't bind to me
And I asked you for nothing;
There's nothing to see
You can't ask me to change
But I will if you do
Don't expect me to hold
Unless it's for you...

If there's one thing worth learning, you taught it to me
And I gave you some wings and both my eyes to see
Will we take our last bow?
When will we kow tow?
Well, sure it was pretty
But pretty things end
Was it worth all the prices
To call you my friend?
And will I look at you with childrens' hope?
"Would you have traded me in for a barrel of gold?
Would you accept the deal to change your past?
Your one chance, your last?"
And you'll say...."Nope."