I have rings of gold, a wealth untold I've traveled everywhere I've staked my claim upon this land As far as you can see The luxuries that I possess Won't guard me from despair I hold this world inside my hand But it's not enough for me I'd trade it all - if I could fly I'd trade it all - if I could fly Ride the winds - forever high I'd trade it all - if I could fly The truth be told, I'm growing old Skies are turning grey The sands of time are running fast And soon I'll disappear The fortune of my legacy Can't buy another day I only hope my soul is cast Into the stratosphere I'd trade it all - if I could fly I'd trade it all - if I could fly Ride the winds - forever high I'd trade it all - if I could fly Ride the thermals Climbing eternal