when i grow up i ll be the hero of my story book i ll start at zero and rise and fall and rise and fall again my head my heart i ll fly into the wind when i grow up the sun will greet me and every day i ll meet it completely i ll catch each wave and swim until i m tired i ll practice every move so inspired when i grow up i ll be good and strong i ll create a world where i belong when i grow up when i grow up i ll be who i want to i ll take every turn with purpose and see through the ups and downs the hills the starry skies the beautiful beginning and reprise when i grow up