I’ve lost track Of times I looked back A happy face, a better place, without disgrace I try to think of when it was What set it off, was it because I aimed too high, had too much greed I reached for things, I didn’t need So be careful what you wish for, my friend Kingdoms often fall in the end Heed the words of those who are wise And with some luck your kingdom may rise I don’t know when We’ll meet again The future’s blind, your fate and mine, intertwined A life as king, a step too far I burned too bright, a shooting star I paid the price, I failed the test For what it’s worth, I tried my best So be careful what you wish for, my friend Kingdoms often fall in the end Heed the words of those who are wise And with some luck your kingdom may rise I’ve made mistakes And suffered heartaches But through it all The rise and fall A life well lived, that’s what I’d say Wish I could fight just one more day But I know I haven’t won When all is said and all is done In spite of all the pain it brings I wouldn’t change a single thing So be careful what you wish for, my friend Kingdoms often fall in the end Heed the words of those who are wise And with some luck your kingdom may rise