LOST INNOCENCE

(Soft acoustic guitar strumming)

Take a drive down memory lane,

Where the sun kissed your smile,

You were pure and unbroken,

Every laugh was worth the while.

You were a whisper of morning,

With a heart made of gold,

Every promise we made back then,

Felt like tales to be told.

But as seasons will change,

So did your light,

You grew weary with worry,

Lost the spark in the night.

And I prayed for the girl,

With stars in her eyes,

But shadows grew longer,

Caught up in the lies.

Oh, beautiful darling,

What happened to you?

Your laughter was magic,

Now the world's feeling blue.

You were wild as the wind,

Now you’re tied to the ground,

But I'll always remember,

The girl I first found.

We danced under moonlight,

Now you’re lost in your fears,

You traded your dreams for the weight,

Of a million sad years.

You thought love would hold you,

A shelter from pain,

But you paid with your heart,

To keep inside the rain.

And I wanted to save you,

From the chains you let bind,

But the beauty of innocence,

Got left far behind.

Oh, beautiful darling,

What happened to you?

Your laughter was magic,

Now the world's feeling blue.

You were wild as the wind,

Now you’re tied to the ground,

But I'll always remember,

The girl I first found.

If the stars could whisper,

Would they tell you the truth?

The flame that was shining,

Is still living in youth.

Take a step back, my dear,

Find the joy deep inside,

You can break all your chains,

Just remember the ride.

Oh, beautiful darling,

What happened to you?

Your laughter was magic,

Now the world's feeling blue.

You were wild as the wind,

Now you’re tied to the ground,

But I'll always remember,

The girl I first found.

(Soft acoustic guitar fading out)

Oh, beautiful darling,

Find your wild heart again,

You were a dream in the night,

Let the journey begin.