I was better when i was small

friends were all, no enemies at all

i grew up tall and selfish i became

all those around now are no more the same

some call me foe and some call me pal

i was better when i was small

I gave beggars what they called money,

even though i hadn't any

Today in my pocket i have my purse

but what i give is only the curse

i don't even listen , when they call

i was better when i was small

i didn't know what truth was , when i was young

but it was the only thing on my tongue

i cried a lot when it pained, i danced a lot when it rained

now i have my umbrella for the rain, and i have lost tears for the pain

i cannot even cry today when i trip and fall

i was better when i was small

i didn't knew which way was right or wrong

i only knew to move along

i used to scream , shout and sing

playing was the only thing

i don't have my cap today , i don't have my ball

i was better when i was small

The years have made me like a stone,

i stand on a mountain today, but i stand alone

I know i have grown, big , strong and tall

But i was better when i was small..