Stay Gold

I have had some time for thinking

Swore I wasn't ready to die, turns out I was wrong

It might sound crazy, but hear me out

It may take me to the grave, but I know what your poem's about

I have seen a pool of blood run crimson red

And I've seen the sunrise coming overhead

Finding beauty in the fold

It's the only way to keep from growing old

My friend, stay gold

When you're young and the world is new

It's easy to forget when you're trying just to make it through

Like the morning light and the dawn it brings

You see the world, finding beauty in the simple things

I have looked into a thankful father's eyes

Telling me I've saved his daughter's life

I'd do it all again

'Cause I've found the beauty in the fold

My friend, stay gold

Looking back at the life I've had

I hold on to the good 'cause I've made my peace with all the bad

Sixteen years, look at all we've done

Wouldn't trade it for the world, can't you see that we're the lucky ones?

I have known a love that many never know

And our love lives on, no matter where I go

We all will meet our end

No matter if we meet it young or old

My friend, stay gold

There's still a lot of time to make yourself what you want, Ponyboy

There's still a whole lotta good in the world

Tell Dally, I don't think he knows

Finding beauty in the fold

It's the only way to keep from growing old

My friend, stay gold

My friend, stay gold