Written by Neil Diamond

Young child with dreams

Dream ev'ry dream on your own

When children play

seems like you end up alone

Papa says he'd love to be with you

If he had the time

So you turn on the only friend you can find

There in your mind



Shilo, when I was young

I used to call you name

When no one else would come

Shilo, you always came

And we'd play



Young girl with fire

Something said she understood

I wanted to fly

She made me feel like I could



Held my hand out, and I let her take me

Blind as a child

All I saw was the way that she made me smile

She made me smile



Shilo, when I was young

I used to call you name

When no one else would come

Shilo, you always came

And you'd stay



Had a dream, and it filled me with wonder

She had other plans

Got to go, and I know that you'll understand

I understand



Shilo, when I was young

I used to call you name

When no one else would come

Shilo, you always came

Come today