[Verse 1]
Through the essence of your smile
Makes this fight all worthwhile
The perseverance of your life
There you were by my side
Giving me strength
Through your love and pride
She says carry on, carry on
The stars, they shine so bright
Are they there for and I?
I know you'll see the light

[Chorus]
Carry on, be strong my son
This is the end of innocence
Carry on, when I'm gone
This is the end of innocence
This is the end, my friend

[Verse 2]
Sacrifice is all we have
Finding solace in your laugh
The freedom will ease your pain
Washing tides and seasons change
Things will never be the same
Oh, she says carry on, carry on
[Chorus]
Carry on, be strong my son
This is the end of innocence
Carry on, when I'm gone
This is the end of innocence
This is the end

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Carry on, be strong my son
This is the end of innocence
Carry on, when I'm gone
This is the end of innocence
This is the end

Carry on, be strong my son
This is the end of innocence
Carry on, when I'm gone
This is the end of innocence