[Verse 1]
I'm the life of the party
Out every night
Ain't got a worry, but then...
The people who say
I'm carefree and gay
Don't know how I'm lonely
When the bright lights grow dim

[Verse 2]
People think 'cause I'm laughing
The past is behind
But they don't know the sorrow within
A heart that is hurting
In a man bound by pride
Who cries for an old love
When the bright lights grow dim

[Interlude]

[Verse 3]
When the party has ended
And the laughter has died
And I think of our parting again
And the smile leaves my face
And tears take its place
And I cry for you, darling
When thе bright lights grow dim
[Verse 4]
So until you return, dear
I'll keep wearing thе mask
That will hide how I'm feeling within
So if you're lonely too
I'll be right there with you
I'll be thinking of you, dear
When the bright lights grow dim