Shilo

          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

Written By Neil Diamond

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