Today has come and now you're on your way
New rooms, new shoes, new schools, and places to play

This is how it happens
We're fools of change
It's part of living
But I'll be here,
I'll be here
When you call

Time to learn, time to grow and see the world
In history and mystery, you'll find your pearls
A broken heart in love and truth
Will make a man and woman of you
And all you need
Just believe in you

Years go by before our eyes
There's nothing we can do.
Promise me, promise me
You won't grow up too soon.

This is how it happens
Fools of change
Part of living
But wherever you go
I want you to know

One day you'll fall in love and make a home
New rooms, new shoes, new schools and kids of your own
Will you remember me
A ghost you saw when you were three
Through thick and thin
I'm your friend
I'll be here
I'll be here