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 used to be)

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

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 used to be)

This used to be my childhood dream

This used to be the place I ran to

Whenever I was in need

Of a friend

This used to be my playground used to be)

This used to be my childhood dream

This used to be the place I ran to

Whenever I was in need

Of a friend

This used to be my playground used to be)

This used to be our pride and joy

This used to be the place we ran to

The best things in life are always free

Wishing you were here with me