Come gather round and I'll tell you a story Of heroes and maidens and more I'll even throw in a troll for good measure We'll bury a treasure somewhere Let me paint upon your reverie A landscape you can close your eyes and see ♪ Mmmm ♪ Sit close to me by the light of the fire And watch the smoke rising up high I've got no pictures so pay close attention Your imagination is key We'll travel together in harmony To a place where we can close our eyes and see Oh the centuries come and go You can live a thousand lives Through the stories that you know ♪ Mmmm ♪ If you should ask what I want in return Well it's more than your money can buy I can assure you the price is quite steep But I think you will see that it's fair Live a life worth telling stories of To children who will close their eyes and see Oh the centuries come and go You can live a thousand lives With the stories that you know Oh the centuries come and go You can live a thousand lives Through the stories that you know Through the stories that you know ♪ Mmmm ♪ Mmm