When I was younger
Had dreams I had a vision
To be a doctor
Or an astronaut musician
As I got older
Had advice that I was given
Oh, lovin' work ain't important
It's about makin' a livin'
Told to give up my passions
Let my ambitions go
Won't trade my dreams for dollars
Oh, won't sell my heart for gold
And at the end of a hard day
Oh, I still want something to hold
Well now it's tough
Walkin' the path of most resistance
With people sayin' that I shouldn't go the distance
If all those before me
Who gave it up in the end
Will my time ever come where I have to just give in
So go give up the action
Go do what you're told
Won't trade my dreams for dollars
Oh, won't sell my heart for gold
Oh, at the end of a hard day
Oh, I still want something to hold
Woh ooh ohhhhh ohhh
Won't trade my dreams for dollars
Woh ooh ohhhhhhh ohhh
Won't sell my heart for gold
Been told to trade my dreams for dollars
For a life that's guaranteed
But I will chase the things I'm wantin'
Oh I can't give up that easily
Won't trade my dreams for dollars
Oh, won't sell my heart for gold
And at the end of a hard day
Oh, I still got something to hold
Woh ooh ohhhhh ohhhhh
Won't trade my dreams for dollars
Woh ooh ohhhhh ohhhhhh
Won't sell my heart for gold