My story begins when I was not yet a man
My mind had no worries my future no plan

The world was a wonder no limits were set
A young lad’s dreams, no fences no nets...
The gate was flung open, the path it was wide
I shot the gap laughing, I had nothing to hide

I ran wild in the mountains, roamed thru the glen
I ran even faster, chasing the four winds
I saw many wonders, my life was a thrill
Of summers and sunshine I’ve never had my fill

Life’s lessons came freely, my mind to behold
Yet there were some things I refused to be told
Wrong turns were easy, without even a look
Right turns and left turns to dead-ends I took

I’ve soared with the Eagles, gathered moss for the Stones
My life’s been a wild ride, tho I’ve never ridden alone
I’ve made love on the mountain, been laid lower than dust
Though love always came easy, for me easier came lust

If I could live my life over, there’s one thing I’d change
I find my true love and give her my name
Together we’d climb mountains, make love in the glen
Of summers and sunshine, there’d never be an end

I’ve told you my story, you’ve seen it unfold
The story of young lads that’s forever been told
Living high on my mountain - as my dreams slowly fade
My memories flow like rivers...

... and - through - those - rivers - I - wade