Remember when the days were long
And rolled beneath a deep blue sky?
Didn't have a care in the world
With mommy and daddy standing byWhen happily ever after fails
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
The lawyers dwell on small details
Since daddy had to flyAah, but I know a place where we can go
That's still untouched by men
We'll sit and watch the clouds roll by
And the tall grass waves in the windAnd you can lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair fall all around me
Offer up your best defense but this is the end
This is the end of the innocenceOh, beautiful for spacious skies
But now those skies are threatening
They're beating plowshares into swords
For this tired old man that we elected kingArmchair warriors often fail
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
The lawyers clean up all details
Since daddy had to lieAah, but I know a place where we can go
And wash away this sin
We'll sit and watch the clouds roll by
And the tall grass waves in the windJust lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair spill all around me
Offer up your best defense but this is the end
This is the end of the innocenceWho knows how long this will last
Now we've come so far, so fast
But somewhere back there in the dust
That same small town in each of usI need to remember this
So baby, give me just one kiss
And let me take a long last look
Before we say goodbyeJust lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair fall all around me
Offer up your best defense, this is the end
This is the end of the innocence