Child, Don'T Ever Wish To Grow

Child, don't ever wish to grow Play all the games that you know Run after the butterfly Chase it wherever it goes Laugh and laugh and cry and cry Because what you do is real You're really glad when you laugh You're really sad when you cry Child, don't ever wish to grow For adulthood's full of flaw Run not for the passing time Wait 'til the world starts to close Your time is good, not like mine Because what I do is fake I could not wear a real smile I could not shed a real tear Child, don't ever wish to grow Don't dream of the tomorrow 'Tis always full of despair Enjoy your time, run, and trust For real happiness is near In this time where I am in I have lost my joy and trust I am waiting for the end