[Verse 1]
Look inside the mirror, but I don't know who I see
Smoke another cigarette, a smile holds back the tears
These contradictions seem to be the story of my life

[Refrain]
A simple man with memories of those long lost golden days
I close my eyes and slowly drift away

[Bridge]
Ooh

[Verse 2]
Mistakes I've made remind me of the roads I shouldn't choose
It never comes that easy when you've nothing left to lose
I can't see the answers, tell me, why am I so blind?

[Refrain]
A tired man, I'll make the best of another lonely day
I close my eyes and slowly drift away, yeah

[Bridge]
Never thought I'd make it just from playin' my guitar
Just a little smile always shelters me from pain
Every time I start to slide, I wish upon a star
(No matter where we are)
The sun comes out and dries up all the rain
[Guitar Solo]

[Outro]
I'm an honest man, who refused the shade
On a hot and lonely day
I close my eyes and dream my life away
Now I know that I can stop the rain
Close my eyes and slowly drift away
(Close my eyes and slowly drift away)
Close my eyes and dream my life away
(Close my eyes and dream my life away)
Close my eyes and slowly drift away
(Close my eyes and slowly drift away)
Close my eyes and dream my life away