I Pretend

Someone's son, someone's man
Someone's inspiration, someone's friend
I depend on sleep to take me to you once again
And if I don't wake up to see
You standing here in front of me

A dream won't die, a love won't end
'Cause you're forever mine
When I pretend

The faithful listen to your every word
I've followed for years and I've seen and heard
Learned and laughed
Idle nights with melodies and photographs
But if I realize someday, you're unaware, so far away

A dream won't die, a love won't end
'Cause you're forever mine
When I pretend

And when you're old with time's demand
You can be my teacher, I'll be your hands
Play the part
Stop for nothing but to have you hold me
Precious heart
If I accept what cannot be
(Don't stop believin')
No longer count on destiny

A dream won't die, a love won't end
'Cause you're forever mine
When I pretend
You're forever mine