back when I had dreams

back when I had dreams

I was so hopeful then

time was my best friend

and life held promise

money in my old blue jeans

I always knew the way there

but I knew I couldn't stay there

it would not be honest

back when I had dreams

my heart was wide open

I'd spend my evenings hoping

the next day soon would come

I'd plan my little schemes

and life would surely follow

I'd plan for tomorrow

and not settle for its crumbs

          now all I want is one more chance

          but that's too much, it seems

          still I remember who I was

          back when I had dreams

so I grew into a bitter man

I knew what life could be

exactly what it should be

but it never satisfied

I tried to understand

but bad luck was all around me

trouble would surround me

and it would not be denied

but still I keep on trying

I keep asking with my voice

even though I have no choice

and good luck is not my friend

even through these tears I'm crying

I can feel my faith returning

in these lessons that I'm learning

I'm yearning once again

          all I want is one more chance

          but that's too much, it seems

          still I remember who I was

          back when I had dreams