[Intro] Don’t fake a smile for me, dear Don’t say it’s all alright -- but cry Don’t be so distant, dear Don’t cry behind a smiling face. [Verse 1] You’re trying to be strong Hope you could belong But all choices feel so wrong Cannot find your inner song. [Verse 2] The world can bring you down Make you sad and frown You’re feeling like a clown Still you cannot lose your crown. [Pre-Chorus] I will never tell you NOT to cry I will never tell you “Force a smile” I will always see right through that mask Of a painted smile that doesn’t last. So -- [Chorus] Don’t fake a smile for me, dear Don’t say it’s all alright -- but cry Don’t be so distant, dear Don’t cry behind a smiling face. Put your trust in me. I’m your courage, I’m your strength. If you just let me in. Let me hold you while you cry. [Verse 3] You say you need to shine Your friends are on the line Your joy makes them feel fine Being sad seems like a crime. [Verse 4] You say they all depend on you How could you now feel blue? There is too much to loose Too many paths to choose. [Pre-Chorus] I will never tell you NOT to cry I will never tell you “Force a smile” I will always see right through that mask Of a painted smile that doesn’t last. So -- [Chorus] Don’t fake a smile for me, dear Don’t say it’s all alright -- but cry Don’t be so distant, dear Don’t cry behind a smiling face. Put your trust in me. I’m your courage, I’m your strength. If you just let me in. Let me hold you while you cry. [Bridge] I know -- You need no other to be strong You can shine alone But when the world has done you wrong I’ll be a shoulder to rely on. When the weight’s too heavy to lift You’re too tired, so you drift Can’t see through darkness and mist I will bring you through this. Let me be your guide (in dark) Let me be your light (and spark) Let me help you fight (save your heart) You will find what’s right (set your mark) [Outro] Let me hold you while you cry I will hold you -- go on -- cry I will hold you ‘till you smile.
