When I grow up I'll be a movie star
They'll see me flash across the screen
They'll play music when I kiss the girl
Carve our initials in a tree
When I grow up I'll be a scientist
Know all the flowers and the leaves
I will answer all those questions that you ask
Be a brighter, smarter me
Maybe one day I'll be strong enough to be just who I am
Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to take you by the hand
You can lead us down this road we're on
I'll follow the best that I can
Follow the best that I can
When I grow up I'll be an astronaut
Float around in deepest space
I'll name all the stars for comic books
So all the kids know all the names
When I grow up I'll be a carpenter
I'll build myself a little stage
And if you listen, I will sing you songs
They always mean something to me