[Verse 1] I found a paper kite Under the park bench seat Blue string, bent little frame Wind pressed it back to me You said, "let it go" So I held it by the tail One good gust and it shook Like it knew my name [Pre-Chorus] Round and round it climbs Trembling on the line If I loosen up my hands Maybe I can fly [Chorus] Paper kite, take me higher Paper kite, don't lie Paper kite, in the wire You still know how to rise Paper kite, take me higher I can feel the sky [Verse 2] Sticky gum on the bench Dirt on my sneaker toe Kids were chasing a ball Past the hedges slow I tied the knot again Pulled the string real tight Then I ran through the field And the whole world leaned [Pre-Chorus] Round and round it climbs Trembling on the line If I loosen up my hands Maybe I can fly [Chorus] Paper kite, take me higher Paper kite, don't lie Paper kite, in the wire You still know how to rise Paper kite, take me higher I can feel the sky [Bridge] If it dips, I don't panic If it bends, I don't fold Some small thing in my grip Can still turn bright and bold Oh-oh, oh-oh Let it tug, let it pull Oh-oh, oh-oh I was made to be moved [Chorus] Paper kite, take me higher Paper kite, don't lie Paper kite, in the wire You still know how to rise Paper kite, take me higher I can feel the sky
