Steppenwolf - Walk Beside Me lyrics

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