Pleas

They say turn the bright lights on
 And there you'll find the truth
 Here, open up this book
 And now you'll find the proof
 It feels like a can of worms
 Keep the lid on tight, and they say
 Don't let it get too bright
 Don't let it get too bright
 Don't let it get too bright
 No, not this time
 They tell me it takes sorrow, boy
 To help you feel the joy
 They say it takes poverty
 To let you love a toy
 Now you can't have the good
 Until you've shared the bad
 Don't let it get too sad
 Don't let it get too sad
 Don't let it get too sad
 No, not this time, time
 They say it takes hardship, boy
 To let you love the rest
 Sometimes underneath the load
 Is where I show my best
 Go, put your work clothes on
 Go and leave your mark
 And they say
 Don't let it get too dark
 Don't let it get too dark
 Don't let it get too dark
 No, not this time