1)
It's a while since I've been there on the scene.
Over a decade and a half actually it's been.
The days of their youth have passed me by
And I haven't seen them grow.  Don't ask me why.
Sure I could find someone to blame
But it just isn't the point
I'm just glad they came.

Ch)
Days gone by
Memories are lasting
Inspire a song
Inspire a dream
Days gone by
An everlasting
Hope of forever
My children are my life

2)
Three lovely dewdrops to brighten up the day
That's the way I view them.  I love them in every way.
Now I'm not saying it's been easy being apart
But thick now are the scars that healed the wounds inside my heart.
Now some may say they could have chosen a better way
But my way worked, because I'm still alive today.

Ch)
Days gone by
Memories are lasting
They'll always be my babies
Even when they're fifty If I'm alive
Days gone by
Inspired to see the morning
They give me cause for breathing
In my otherwise painful life.

Ch)
Days gone by
Memories are lasting
Inspire a song
Inspire a dream
Days gone by
An everlasting
Hope of forever
My children are my life