You were born in a small town Always had dreams bigger than your brother, you know it Hit the road where it forks down Make a decision, start from the gutter, you know it Big city lights, fast lane living But you never forgot your roots, oh Back in town, 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 With everyone you know Shine a light Shine a light You've struggled before now 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 town Darling, don't forget your roots, well Back in time, moma'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 With everyone you know Shine a light, yeah Shine a light People love and people cry People live and people die But I'll never meet another love like you Everyday and every night Teaching you wrong for 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 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 With everyone you know Shine a light Shine a light Hey You were born in a small town