[Verse 1]

When the sky was gold

And I needed no protection

But as the wind would blow

A thousand miles in no direction

Man, it was a beautiful sight

Days were soaked in sunlight

Just so long ago

But lately I like to imagine



[Chorus]

When I was young

Whatever happened it would do me no wrong

As long as I could sing my favorite song

When I was young, oh

And the holidays went on and on

We were so high

Let the freeway take us into the night

And in the dark you sang my favorite song

When I was young, oh

And the holidays went on and on

And on, and on, and on

When I was young

(Woo!)



[Verse 2]

Now the sky is gray

But honestly, it doesn't hurt me (No)

I learned to find my way

On the path and no returnin', oh, oh

Everything I've left behind

I'm reminded every time I meet your eyes

We were so bold and brave

Baby, can you imagine?



[Chorus]

When I was young

Whatever happened it would do me no wrong

As long as I could sing my favorite song

When I was young, oh

And the holidays went on and on

We were so high

Let the freeway take us into the night

And in the dark you sang my favorite song

When I was young, oh

And the holidays went on and on

And on, and on, and on

When I was young

(Woo!)



[Bridge]

When I was young

We would play with fire

When I was young

And we would f*ck the price

When I was young

It was do or die

I would give my life just to feel like

When I was young



[Outro]

Ohh, oh-oh-oh-oh

(Oh, do or die)

When I was young

Do me no wrong

We were so high

Oh, and the holidays went on and on

And on, and on, and on

When I was young