Verse 1 There once was a little girl who dreamed of being a princess. And as this little girl grew up She expected nothing less. But her expectations grew so high, she didn't see what was there. The one who stood by her day & night Was one so very rare. Chorus If you open your eyes And open your heart. You might see something that you didn't expect. And if you open your soul, And embrace the new. All the wondrous things in life can be waiting for you. Verse 2 There once was a little girl, Who dreamed of being a knight. And as that little girl grew up She was always ready to fight. But due to her obsession she saw enemies everywhere. But only if she would take a moment to see she had friends who cared. Chorus If you open your eyes And open your heart. You might see something that you didn't expect. And if you open your soul, And embrace the new. All the wondrous things in life can be waiting for you. Bridge Now that little girl grew up and married an architect. And they live in a house they built together in harmony. And that little knight, well she became a firewoman. And the many people that she saved. Well they owe her, her right of respect. Chorus If you open your eyes And open your heart. You might see something that you didn't expect. And if you open your soul, And embrace the new. All the wondrous things in life can be waiting for you.