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