How Many Years

remember the time when you were such a pretty little girl

now you and all your friends, you wanna rule the whole world

well let me tell you baby, I liked you just the way you were

without all your power and your diamonds and your pearls

how many years will it take you to see

that all of your dreams have been washed down the sea

alone and confused and a long way from home

chasing rainbows that are already gone

you were only sixteen when you left home

with a suitcase full of dreams

now what have we got, a bitter old lady

with a briefcase full of schemes

you party in Spain, you're dancin' in China

you're all over the Middle East

but back home lady, your sons are dyin' in the streets

push your luck, use your charms

spend a little money, do a little harm

there are tears in your eyes baby, at the right time