[Intro] [Soft Piano] [Atmospheric Guitar] (Oh... oh...) [Verse 1] When I was young, the world was wide Little things could light my eyes Tiny dreams and open skies A simple smile could make me feel alive I chased the sun, I had no fear Every road was bright and clear Life was simple, life was free Back then, that was enough for me [Pre-Chorus] Then time came rushing through the years And somehow I forgot to feel [Chorus] **HEY! THE CHILD INSIDE IS STILL ALIVE!** **STILL ALIVE! STILL ALIVE!** Buried underneath this busy life Waiting for me to come back home **HEY! THE CHILD INSIDE IS STILL ALIVE!** **STILL ALIVE! STILL ALIVE!** All the joy I thought I left behind Was never gone... it lives inside [Verse 2] School came first, then came the plans More expectations, more demands Work and time began to fly I kept on running, asking why I chased the clock, I lost my way Forgot the things that made my day Somewhere underneath these tired eyes That little kid was still alive [Pre-Chorus] Maybe nothing ever disappeared Maybe I just stopped looking here [Chorus] **HEY! THE CHILD INSIDE IS STILL ALIVE!** **STILL ALIVE! STILL ALIVE!** Buried underneath this busy life Waiting for me to come back home **HEY! THE CHILD INSIDE IS STILL ALIVE!** **STILL ALIVE! STILL ALIVE!** All the joy I thought I left behind Was never gone... it lives inside [Bridge] [Stripped Piano + Strings] When I look back at yesterday I see the smile I gave away Those simple days, those honest dreams Meant more than anything [Build Up] [Drums Gradually Rise] So if this world gets heavy tonight Don't be afraid to look inside [Final Chorus] [Explosive Full Band] [Layered Harmonies] **HEY! THE CHILD INSIDE IS STILL ALIVE!** **STILL ALIVE! STILL ALIVE!** Let that little heart come back to life You don't have to run anymore **HEY! THE CHILD INSIDE IS STILL ALIVE!** **STILL ALIVE! STILL ALIVE!** All the happiness you left behind Was never gone... **IT LIVES INSIDE!** [Outro] [Clean Guitar + Piano] (Still alive...) The child inside... Is still alive.
