This Used to Be My Playground - Long Version

This used to be my playground

This used to be my childhood dream

This used to be the place I ran to

Whenever I was in need of a friend

Why did it have to end

And why do they always say

Don't look back

Keep your head held high

Don't ask them why

Because life is short

And before you know

You're feeling old and your heart is breaking

Don't hold on to the past

Well that's too much to ask

This used to be my playground

This used to be my childhood dream

This used to be the place I ran to

Whenever I was in need of a friend

Why did it have to end

And why do they always say

Live and learn

Well the years they flew

And we never knew we were foolish then

We would never tire

And that little fire is still alive in me

It will never go away

Can't say goodbye to yesterday

This used to be my playground

This used to be my childhood dream

This used to be the place I ran to

Whenever I was in need of a friend

Why did it have to end

And why do they always say

No regrets

But I wish that you were here with me

Well then there's hope yet

I can see your face in our secret place

You're not just a memory

Say goodbye to yesterday

Those are words I'll never say

This used to be my playground

This used to be our pride and joy

This used to be the place we ran to

That no one in the world could dare destroy

This used to be our playground

This used to be our childhood dream

This used to be the place we ran to

The best things in life are always free

Wishing you were here with me