I'm cryin' tears of joy, I'm cryin' tears of pain, I'm cryin' tears of joy

They run down my face into a river that winds its way into your life



Welcome little one, to this place of earth and stone

Welcome little one, all blue eyes and innocence

The world is so much colder than your own soft glance



Chorus:

Hey, it's a human race, hey, it's a brave new place

Hey, now you're at the gate

Welcome to the real world, there's so much to learn, welcome to the real world

Welcome to the real world, there's so much to learn, welcome to the real world



The past is a memory, the chains that were choking me

I'm cryin' tears of pain, I'm cryin' tears of joy

I see my freedom lying in my arms tonight



(chorus)



(Welcome to the real world) I know you'll find your way

(There's so much to learn) in the real world

(Welcome to the real world)



(Solo)



Welcome to the, welcome to the (there's so much to learn)

Welcome to the (welcome to the real world) welcome, welcome

(Welcome to the real world)



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