They thought they could dispose of me
They tried to make me small
I suffered each indignity
But now rise above it all
Yes, the price I paid was all I had
But at last, I found release
And if something good can come from bad
The past can rest in peace
Oh if you see someone s hurt
And in need of a hand
Don t forget me
Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand
You don t forget me
When you sing happy birthday to someone you love
Or see diamonds you wish were all free
Please say that you won t;
I pray that you don t forget me
But forget every man who I ever met
Cause they only lived to control
For a kiss they paid a thousand
Yet they paid fifty cents for my soul
They took their piece
The price of fame that no one can repay
Ah, but they didn t buy me when they bought my name
And that is why I pray
That when you see someone s hurt
And in need of a hand
You don t forget me
Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand
You don t forget me
When you sing happy birthday to someone you love
Or see diamonds you wish were all free
Please say that you won t;
I pray that you don t forget me
There are some in this world who have strength on their own
Never broken or in need of repair
But there are some born to shine who can t do it alone
So protect them and take special care
Take care
And don t forget me
Please take care
And don t forget me
When you look to the heavens with someone you love
And a light shining bright from afar
Hope you see my face there
And then offer a prayer
And please let me be
Let me be that star
