so when this world starts dragging you down
and you’re sick and tired of this mean old town
just lift your face up to the sun
you know you’re not the only one

so when you’re tired and you’re feeling low
with nothing to say and nowhere to go
just lift your eyes up to the stars
coz there’s a giant face on Mars

and shine on, shine on
sing a brighter song
shine on, shine on
sing a brighter song
hold on, hold on
you know it wont be long
shine on, shine on
and sing a better song

so when the days are burning you out
and your golden heart is full of doubt
just lift your face up to the moon
coz you’ll be walking on it soon

and shine on, shine on
sing a brighter song
shine on, shine on
sing a brighter song
hold on, hold on
you know it wont be long
shine on, shine on
and sing a better song

you’re gonna show them all some day
when these grey clouds have gone away
I know you’re gonna rise and shine

and shine on, shine on
sing a brighter song
shine on, shine on
sing a brighter song
hold on, hold on
you know it wont be long
shine on, shine on
and sing a better song

©2010 Nick Flavell