When the lights go down on the sweet state
When the lights go down on the sweet state
I will run, I will crawl
Just to try to see the beauty of it all

There's a song, long ago
Every word, everybody knows
Men will rise, kingdoms fall
Did you notice the beauty of it all?

I will write every word
Though to some, I know, that this will seem absurd
Though I don't pretend to know it all
I know that there is still a beauty to it all
And that we can't forget the beauty of it all

And all the history, and all the poets, and every song that's sung
Brings the meaning of the lives we live alone
And all the riches, and all the glory, and everything you've won
Won't mean nothing if you don't show love to someone

There's a walk, and there's a lie
Oh, and innocence needs an alibi
Try to run, try to crawl
Oh, but don't forget the beauty of it all

I've known love, I've known pain
And I'm lucky that I'll know them both again
I just believe I hear the call
And I know that there's a beauty to it all

There's so much sadness, so many tears
And who am I to say I understand the fears?
But there's something to be said for hope, and I am standing tall
Because I have found the beauty of it all

And all the history, and all the poets, and every song that's sung
Brings the meaning of the lives we live alone
And all the riches, and all the glory, and everything you've won
Won't mean nothing if you don't love someone

There's a walk, and there's a lie
Oh, and innocence needs an alibi
Try to run, try to crawl
Oh, but don't ignore the beauty of it all
Don't forget the beauty of it all