The Lighthouse

[INSTRUMENTAL INTRO] [Verse 1:] A lighthouse felt it wasn't seen, So it wandered out to sea. It found a ship where it was at, But as it approached, the ship would flee. What is wrong? It said out loud. Is my light not good enough? I came out here to meet with you, And, dear ship, these seas are rough. [Pre-Chorus:] Don’t wander off into the sea, Stay where you are, and you will see, The ships will come, they need your light, Stay on the shore and shine so bright! [Church Choir] Oh, lighthouse bright, stand tall and true, Ships rely on the light from you, Stay on the shore, your beacon strong, Guiding safely, all night long! [Instrumental Break:] [Verse 2:] The ship, confused, said what do you mean? Aren’t you close to land? No, said the lighthouse, I came to you. I don’t quite understand. The ship said to the lighthouse, It sounds like there’s a complication That’s bigger than us two You cannot leave your station. That’s not what lighthouses do. [Pre-Chorus:] Don’t wander off into the sea, Stay where you are, and you will see, The ships will come, they need your light, Stay on the shore and shine so bright! [Church Choir] Lighthouse shining, don't you roam, Ships need you to guide them home, From the shore, your light must gleam, In the dark, a constant beam! [Instrumental Break:] [Verse 3:] Ah, said the lighthouse, I see that now, My leaving has a cost, So I must get back to being me Before a ship is lost. It ventured back and took its place Upon the cliff, so high, and shined brighter than it ever had In the stormy dark night sky. [Pre-Chorus:] Don’t wander off into the sea, Stay where you are, and you will see, The ships will come, they need your light, Stay on the shore and shine so bright! [Church Choir] Lighthouse shining, don't you roam, Ships need you to guide them home, From the shore, your light must gleam, In the dark, a constant beam! [Outro:] The ships were safe, their peace restored, The lighthouse held its post, A lighthouse shining where it is Is what was needed most. Don’t chase others with your light, Just shine from where you are, Be you like a lighthouse would, And they’ll come from near and far. [FADE TO END] [END]