I woke up in a world without music All the songs had died And no one dared to try To sing about love and laughter All they did was hide The pain behind their eyes They died a lifetime on planet Earth They listened to the song I was singing And asked me who was I To try to turn the tide To come and break the peace in the valley Declared it was a crime To sing and dance and smile They died a lifetime on planet Earth They died a lifetime on planet Earth I want to hear those simple melodies Set them free Share your memories Before the music dies Before the music dies I want to hear those simple melodies Set them free Share your memories Before the music dies Before the music dies