i hear the children singing

i hear the children singing

but amidst the melody

i hear a tiny voice cry

i hear the children singing

but amidst the melody

i hear a tiny voice cry

why did we grow up

what were we thinking of

why didn't we stay young

and so in love

i hear the children singing

but i hear a tiny voice cry

why can't i find love

like we knew

when we were young at play

will i ever hear the music

will my sadness stay

i'm only a child

a tiny voice cries

i long to hear the melody

the one we danced to yesterday

when we used to laugh sadness away

i hear the children singing

but amidst the melody

i hear a tiny voice cry

my love remains young

and memories linger on

so a grown-up like me

is forever a child

i hear the children singing

but amidst the melody

i hear a tiny voice cry