When I was just a boy All the grown ups never had time for me I had a friend who lived in a magical place He was so strong and kind and real Well, I can still see His face My friend and I were so close He never put me off When I was scared, He would comfort me All I had to do was call and there He would be Lots of men in long black robes Telling me I should know better Time to grow up, face reality A time to be a real go-getter Now you say I'm a lucky guy Got everything a man could want You wouldn't understand, it wouldn't penetrate I gotta find my childhood friend Before it's too late Lots of men in long black robes Telling me I should know better You really can't believe Everything that's in that letter I'm as happy as can be Fairy tales aren't always make believe You may think my advice isn't worth a dime But I found my one true friend He was right there all the time All the time.....you were right there all the time.... Not always make believe