[Instrumental Intro – 00:00-01:26]

[Verse 1]
I remember a simpler time for which I still yearn
Willow trees sway by the lake, memories like ashes burn
Seasons passed and the years went by, dreams without an end
Every day the sun would shine, bliss running through my hands

[Verse 2]
Somewhere down my beaten path
Shadows were freed from my cage
I gave in and then let go
Surrendered to the unknown
This bird has flown

[Chorus]
I can close my eyes, ghosts are always there
I can't hide, shadows are everywhere

[Refrain]
We'll get knocked down, put aside our fears
We don't need no sympathy
The cross we bear
A faithless sanctuary
Blind help the blind, lead the way
To the light, so out of sight
[Chorus]
I can close my eyes, ghosts are always there
I can't hide, shadows are everywhere
Live and learn, nothing in return
(Please don't listen to a word I said
Listen to the voice inside instead)
Hope is no concern, I found the truth at last
(Hope is no concern, I found the truth at last)

[Verse 3]
Take what you have, you’ve got to live in the moment
Tear off those chains that confine you
Nothing will lead you astray anymore

[Instrumental Break]
[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
Please don't listen to a word I said
Listen to the voice inside instead
Please don't listen to a word I said
Listen to the voice inside instead
'Cause the truth's not in the words you've read
Nevermind the past, just look ahead

[Chorus]
I can close my eyes, ghosts are always there
(Please don't listen to a word I said
Listen to the voice inside instead)
I can't hide, shadows are everywhere
Live and learn, nothing in return
('Cause the truth's not in the words you've read
Nevermind the past, just look ahead)
Hope is no concern, I found the truth at last
(Please don't listen to a word I said
Listen to the voice inside instead)
('Cause the truth's not in the words you've read
Nevermind the past, just look ahead)
Please don't listen to a word I said
Listen to the voice inside instead
'Cause the truth's not in the words you've read
Nevermind the past