When I was young in a village so small
Walking to school through the snow in the fall
Picking up snowflakes on leaves that would fall
That was my childhood I still can recall
After school I would run straight back home
Climbing my guava tree all on my own
Fruits all year round it was mine alone
Swinging and singing my heart out in tone
No one could touch what was mine in the shade
Laughing so free never feeling afraid
Oh that was joy
Pure and bright as the sun
Dancing and dreaming just having my fun
Oh that was joy
When my life had begun
Singing my song till the day was done
Swaying so high where the branches would bend
Summer or winter the fun never ends
Sweet juicy guavas my very best friends
Memories shining like gold that transcends
No one could touch what was mine in the shade
Laughing so free never feeling afraid
Oh that was joy
Pure and bright as the sun
Dancing and dreaming just having my fun
Oh that was joy
When my life had begun
Singing my song till the day was done