This used to be my playground
This used to be my childhood dream
This used to be the place I ran-to
Whenever I was in need of a friend
Why did it have to end? And why do they always say: Don't look back

Keep your head held high
Don't ask them why, because life is short
And before you know, you're feeling old and your heart is breaking
Don't hold-on to the past
Well, that's too much to ask

This used to be my playground (used to be)
This used to be my childhood dream
This used to be the place I ran-to
Whenever I was in need of a friend
Why did it have to end? And why do they always say: No regrets

But I wish that you were here, with me
Well, then there's hope yet
I can see your face, in our secret place, you're not just a memory
Say good-bye to yesterday
Those are words I'll never say (I'll never say)

This used to be my playground (used to be)
This used to be our pride and joy
This used to be the place we ran-to
That no-one in the world could dare destroy

This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our childhood dream
This used to be the place we ran-to
I wish you were standing here, with me

This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our childhood dream
This used to be the place we ran-to
The best things in life are always free

Wishing you were here, with me