[Verse 1] We met by the school gate Shoelaces loose, hearts racing Your blue bike leaned on the wall Mine held a dream in the basket I hid my note in my sleeve You laughed like summer was easy We counted trains passing by And swore we'd leave here someday [Pre-Chorus] Oh, we were fearless Cheap sneakers and big plans Oh, we were shining With the whole sky in our hands [Chorus] Paper moon, hold on We were young, we were gold Paper moon, hold on Chasing dreams down the road Paper moon, hold on Your hand felt like home Paper moon, hold on Even now, I know [Verse 2] Late bus rides and soda cans Your name traced on my window We talked about Tokyo lights Though we had never seen them You said, "Don't let it fade" I said, "I won't, I promise" Then the rain hit the glass And we ran like we owned the night [Pre-Chorus] Oh, we were fearless Cheap sneakers and big plans Oh, we were burning With the whole world in our hands [Chorus] Paper moon, hold on We were young, we were gold Paper moon, hold on Chasing dreams down the road Paper moon, hold on Your hand felt like home Paper moon, hold on Even now, I know [Bridge] If I could fold time back I'd keep that tiny spark Your grin in the hallway My heart beating hard The seasons kept turning But some things stay Like your voice in my memory Calling me to stay [Final Chorus] Paper moon, hold on We were young, we were gold Paper moon, hold on Chasing dreams down the road Paper moon, hold on Your hand felt like home Paper moon, hold on Yeah, I still know Paper moon, hold on We were young, we were gold Paper moon, hold on Forever in my soul