Life can take your dreams and turn them upside down
friends will talk about you when you're not around
reality can really cut you down to size
but don't ever lose that light in your eyes
don't ever lose that light in your eyes

people make you promises they'll never keep
soon you'll know why people say talk is cheap
life resembles one big compromise
but don't ever lose that light in your eyes
don't ever lose that light in your eyes

keep on shining
keep on smiling
and don't lose faith and don't lose heart
when you're crying, just keep trying
to remind yourself you're a shining star
yes you are

somewhere down the line you'll face the judgement day
when the angels look at you what will you say
they've got a way of knowing who qualifies
just let 'em see that light in your eyes
Don't ever lose that light in your eyes

keep on shining
keep on smiling
and don't lose faith and don't lose heart
when you're crying, just keep trying
to remind yourself you're a shining star
yes you are
don't ever lose that light in your eyes ( repeat 2x)(fade)