Richard Marx Follow

I remember me sittin on my daddys knee
Dreamin bout what life had in store for me
When I look back now it really makes me mad
The years I took for granted were the best I had

School was alright
Gave me time to fantasize
But one day I woke up
And I realized

Im livin in the real world
Everythings written in black and white
Livin in the real world
Where you dont get nothin unless you fight

I wanna relax but I dont know how
The pressures on me are much stronger now
I remember the days I didnt have a care
Aside from being afraid somebodyd cut my hair

I wanna make it
Before my chances are gone
They say be patient
But it takes too long

Im livin in the real world
Everythings written in black and white
Livin in the real world
Where you dont get nothin unless you fight
Real world
Where there aint no holiday in sight
Livin in the real world
Where you dont get nothin unless you fight

Someday soon Ill settle down for good
There was a time I thought I never would
Im gonna live with a lady on a quiet beach
Im gonna have three kids, maybe one of each

Ive got to make it
Before my chances are gone
They say be patient
But it takes too long

Im livin in the real world
Everythings written in black and white
Livin in the real world
Where you dont get nothin unless you fight
Real world
Where there aint no holiday in sight
Livin in the real world
Where you dont get nothin unless you fight