In the cold grey morning Through the long dark night The sun breaks the clouds Just like candlelight Wherever I may wander Wherever you may roam There'll always be a place for you You can always call this home Shine a light Whatever way you go I'm alright I wanted you to know Like butterflies and columbines Honeybees and crows We're walking in this world alone As everybody knows Governments may come And governments may go But there's only one government That you really want to know Shine a light Whatever way you go I'm alright Just wanted you to know And if there's something that you want to be Take this goodbye to set you free Throw your arms around me Kiss me gently on the cheek Don't look back to see me wave Until you're safely out of reach Shine a light Whatever way you go I'm alright Just wanted you to know Shine a light Whatever way you can Shine a light You've grown up to be a man Shine a light Whatever way you go Shine a light I just wanted you to know I wanted you to know