[Verse 1]
I knew that it was summer when we packed our car
Didn't  really matter if we went so far
On  our August adventure
We'd build ourselves a tent

[Verse 2]
Sitting by the fire in my sleeping bag
Scary  stories giving me a heart attack
Summertime  was endless
Until it came and went

[Chorus]
I  wished that everyday was now or never
Wished that every night would last forever
Wished that I could stay a little bit longer
Watching the summer slipping away

[Verse 3]
I  knew that it was summer when I said goodbye
Finally allowed to spread my wings and fly
Start my own adventure
Until my cash was spent

[Verse 4]
One look at the ocean and she stole my heart
We shared a sleeping bag till it fell apart
Summer love was endless
Until it came and went
[Chorus]
I wished that everyday was now or never
Wished that every night would last forever
Wished that I could stay a little bit longer
Watching the summer slipping away
Watching the summer slipping away

[Verse 3]
They know that it is summer when we pack the car
It doesn't really matter if we drive so far
On our family adventure
We build ourselves a tent

[Verse 4]
The kids are by the fire in their sleeping bag
Why is everybody growing up so fast
Childhood dreams are endless
Until they have to end

[Chorus]
I wished that everyday was now or never
Wished that every night would last forever
Wished that I could stay a little bit longer
Watching the summer slipping away

[Outro]
Watching the summer slipping away
Watching the summer slipping away
Watching the summer slip, slipping away