You were born in a small town Always had dreams bigger than your brother, you know Hit the road where it forks down Make a decision, start from the gutter Big city lights, fast lane livin' But you never forgot your roots, oh-oh-oh Back in time, daddy's advice Baby don't forget that you... Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Everywhere you go Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light With everyone you know Shine a light Shine a light You have struggled before, now And each time you made it out the other side Pick yourself up when you fall down Stand tall and never be afraid to cry Big city life, same thing different time Darlin' don't forget your roots, well Back in time, mama's advice Baby don't forget that you... Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Everywhere you go Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light With everyone you know Shine a light, yeah Shine a light People laugh and people cry People live and people die But I'll never meet another life like you 'Cause every day and every night Teachin' you wrong from right Now you get to shine a light don't you Don't you Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Everywhere you go Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Let everybody know Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Everywhere you go Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light Shine a light With everyone you know Shine a light Shine a light (Hey) You were born in a small town