I look in the mirror what do I see
An old man stares back at me
I used to be young once you know 
Where the hell did the time go
I don't feel any different inside understand 
I need to grab the future with both hands

I could have been a rock star
Strutting around with my guitar
I've got the music in my head 
Words that flow enough said
Live fast die young there you are
I could have been a rock star

My first taste of rock was the Who
Hello Keith Moon how do you do
The Rolling Stones gave me satisfaction
I wanted to be part of the action
Deep Purple Black Sabbath Led Zeppelin and more
My father saying rubbish and slamming the door

I could have been a rock star
Driving around in a fancy car
Smashing up hotel rooms for fun
Getting wasted with groupies give me some
Live fast die young there you are
I could have been a rock star

I was told get a job or trade
Life is good you got it made
Study get an education my child
How I wish  that I had gone wild
Soon I will be knocking on heavens door
Wishing I had done a lot more

I could have been a rock star
Strutting around with my guitar
I've got the music in my head 
Words that flow enough said
Live fast die young there you are
I could have been a rock star