Said one cloud to the next, How nice that we can rain On the ground it seems they let Water wash away their pain So, don't fade out I will lend you my silver lining I do not need to dress this proud Said the daughter to her mother, There are days when I go nowhere But I know how I got here Thanks for cheering for me all these years And don't fade out I will lend you my silver lining I do not need to dress this proud And I would like to lay my riches down, down I would like to lay my riches down, down Said the smile to the tear, You're the reason I am here You know it's not every day That I have the chance to mean it When I say Don't, don't fade out I know I will lend you my silver lining I do not need to dress this proud And I would like to lay my riches down, down I would like to lay my riches down, down I would like to lay my riches down, down Down