Oh, the joys of childhood,

When we looked up at the stars,

And talked about what lay beyond,

Wondering if there were other worlds.

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Oh, the joys of childhood,

When we played a game of tag

Chasing each other around for hours,

Laughing until our legs could run no more.

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Oh, the joys of childhood,

When we played jacks, hopscotch,

Skipped jump rope and hosted tea parties,

And hide and seek until the midnight hour.

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Oh, the joys of childhood,

When we built and raced go-karts

Rode in wagons, tricycles, and bikes,

Playing marbles games and spinning tops.

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Oh, the joys of childhood,

When we dreamed up worlds,

And let our imaginations run wild,

Spinning imaginary tales of make-believe.

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Oh, the joys of childhood,

We’d play games until sunset,

Sharing special secrets and stories,

Imagining fun games that filled our day.

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Oh, the joys of childhood,

When we were free and wild,

Our days were spent in playful bliss,

Of laughter, love, and neverending play.

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Oh, the joys of childhood,

Of those blissful days so dear,

When our imaginations ran wild,

And daily worries were not to be found.

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Oh, the joys of childhood,

All the fun we loved in our youth,

Precious memories that will last forever,

A treasure we'll always keep close inside.