the morning rays hit your skin
and life once more fill these old bones
forget the pain and sadness
you are once again your own
cry no more cry no more
dry those tears in this sun
sweet mother, life-giving star
there’s still much to be done
here’s to you my brother
let the sorrow melt away
for it never did anyone any good
smile sincerely for another day
here’s to you my sister
find joy and miracle in ordinary
don’t be afraid to love life
open your mouth and laugh proudly
the morning rays hit your skin
and life once again fills this broken heart
forget the pain and sadness
let the heartache forever depart
