When I Grow Up 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