All I have is a photograph Of young Charly looking somewhat sad Always looking a bit out of place But you can see determination on that young man's face You wanted to be a simple man just living your life Always trying to understand this need to survive Hey Charly, hey Charly Did your mind tell your heart what to do? Hey Charly, hey Charly Did you know that the world would be looking at you Ooh, the way that they do? Always reaching for that higher ground You rose to fame, you were glory-bound Never travelling conventional roads But you were strong enough to carry that load You wanted to be a simple man just living your life Always trying to understand this need to survive Hey Charly, hey Charly Were there times when you had your doubts? Hey Charly, hey Charly I know you wondered what life was about Hey Charly, hey Charly Did your mind tell your heart what to do? Hey Charly, hey Charly Did you know that the world would be looking at you Ooh, the way that they do? Hey Charly The world is still looking at you Did you know that? Hey Charly, hey Charly Were there times when you had your doubts? Hey Charly, hey Charly I know you wondered what life was about Hey Charly, hey Charly Did your mind tell your heart what to do? Hey Charly, hey Charly Did you know that the world would be looking at you Ooh, the way that they do?