Time Was - Mickey Newbury

Time was I had a dream

The sky was so blue

The meadow so green

A time in the fire of my youth

A time when a dreamer

Had time for a dream to come true

Oh but time is a handful of sand to an old man

While time is a warm place to stand for a young man

To stand any man with a young girl

Watching the tide roll in

Time was I had a dream

Certain and sure

I could do anything

A time so long ago

Once I knew a place in my heart

Where a dream would come true

Oh time is a rock and roll band to a young man

While time is a warm loving hand to an old man

A strong loving shoulder to lean on

And watch the children at play

Time was I had a dream

Time was I had a dream

My dream was to stand here and sing

Stand here and sing

I have had mountains and mountains

And mountains in the palm of my hand