Be careful what you wish for cos wishes can come true
Before too long you're wishing through your days
At the end of every rainbow there's a pot of gold for you
But more gold to be had along the way
I see folks save money for a place they'll never be
I see folks making money for kids they'll never see
See people lock themselves away and throw away the key
Singing one day I'll be free (bis)
Be careful what you wish for cos wishes can come true
Before too long you're wishing through your days
There's a long and winding road and a light that shines for you
But all the little lights along the way
I see folks make promises that they'll never keep
And people throw themselves away so cheap
And people lock the truth away
And they bury it down so deep
Singing one day I'll believe (bis)
Be careful what you wish for cos wishes can come true
Before too long you're wishing through your days
See heaven holds a place for you don't mean that life's a race for you
Just take it step by step and day by day
You take it step by step and day by day