Verse 1 I’ve lost track Of how many times I looked back A happy face, a better place — A life without disgrace I try to trace just when it changed What set it off, what rearranged? Did I reach too high? Was it just greed? Chasing things I didn’t need Chorus So be careful what you wish for, my friend Kingdoms often fall in the end Heed the words of those who are wise And with some luck, your kingdom may rise Verse 2 I don’t know when We’ll meet again The future’s blind — your fate and mine So tightly intertwined A crown too soon, a step too far I burned too bright — a shooting star I paid the price, I failed the test But for what it’s worth, I gave my best [Repeat Chorus] So be careful what you wish for, my friend Kingdoms often fall in the end Heed the words of those who are wise And with some luck, your kingdom may rise Bridge I’ve made mistakes Endured heartaches But through it all — The rise and fall — A life well-lived, that’s what I’d say I only wish for one more day But I know the war’s not won When all is said, when all is done And though the pain still sometimes stings I wouldn’t change a single thing [Final Chorus] So be careful what you wish for, my friend Kingdoms often fall in the end Heed the words of those who are wise And with some luck, your kingdom may rise
