Walk Beside Me Lyrics - Steppenwolf

I recall when they would say 

No one lives for just one day 

Don't save dreams that can't be sold 

Don't chase rainbows, just their gold 

Tried in their way, tried it mine 

I won my race before my time 

But golden trophies, fancy toys 

Don't compare to childhood joys 

Walk beside me darlin' come listen to the rain 

And watch the rollin' water to ease your pain again 

When night comes down to free us, and sorrow's finally gone 

I long to hear your secret dreams and rock you in my arms 

There lived a nation proud and free 

It tried to show us harmony 

But we stood much too close to see 

To read the hand of destiny 

I know a child who's only seen 

A sunrise on the silver screen 

She never watched the birds in flight 

Or saw the dew by morning light 

Walk beside me darlin', come hear the howlin' wind 

He'll be a true companion, he'll listen like a friend 

When night comes down to free us, your sorrow finally gone 

I long to hear your secret dreams and rock in my arms