Started out with the dreams And the plans of a wise man And ended up with the heartaches of a fool As a boy I would walk through the valley Gazed at the world all around Made a vow that somehow I would find fame and fortune I found it but look at me now I had a sweetheart who would love me forever Didn't need her, I would reign all alone And look at me, I'm the king of cold lonely castle The queen of my heart is gone So get around me, you fools for a dollar Listen to me, a lesson you'll learn Well there's happiness and love sent from heaven above And the fires of ambition will burn Started out with the dreams And the plans of a wise man And ended up with the heartaches of a fool