Verse

Where did they go
Those days I used to know
They linger in my mind – it was a simpler time
I still recall the magic of it all
As I lived my life with ease
Floating on an ocean breeze
A time when all my hopes were high
And troubles seemed so small

Chorus

Take me back to a simpler place in time
When everything was fine
Take me back to those carefree summer days – wanna find
A simpler place in time

Verse

I still can see the little girl that was me
Skating down the sidewalk on a summer’s eve
Time moved much slower then
The world seemed kinder
With picnics in the park
Hide ‘N Seek long after dark
How can I recapture my innocence again

Chorus

Take me back to a simpler place in time
When everything was fine
Take me back to those carefree summer days—I wanna find
A simpler place in time

Bridge

Maybe it’s not my childhood days
I’m tryin’ hard—hard to find
Maybe all I’m searchin’ for is a state of mind
Just a simpler state of mind

Chorus

Take me back to a simpler place in time
When everything was fine
Take me back (take me back)
To those carefree summer days – I wanna find
A simpler place in time
Take me back—mmm—ooh 
Take me back to those carefree summer days
Wooah – take me back
To those picnics in the park
On a summer’s eve
Skating down the sidewalk
Just take me there
Simpler place in time