I used to be the driver
Of a distant steaming train
A might beast at my command
That laughed at wind and rain
I used to be a footballer
With FA cup in hand
But then the dream was over
The real world came along
I used to be a rock star
With screaming axe in hand
My fans would queue for hours
To watch me with my band
I used to be a businessman
When I could do no wrong
But then the dream was over
The real world came along
Dreams are what you make them
They are at your command
But luck is still your master
And will laugh at all your plans
I used to be a writer
Selling scripts to Hollywood
Complete with score and leading part
That Oscar sure looked good
I used to be a rock star
The second time around
But then the dream was over
The real world came along
Dreams are what you make them
They are at your command
But luck is still your master
And will laugh at all your plans
Now the days are shorter
And my hair once used to be
I know too well just how kind
Fate has been to me
I never could have dreamt so well
And only now I see
This life I lead in paradise
Is what I never used to be
This life I lead in paradise
Is what I never used to be
