[00:13.700]They thought they could dispose of me[00:16.770]They tried to make me small[00:20.520]I suffered each indignity[00:23.590]But now rise above it all[00:27.110]Yes, the price I paid was all I had[00:30.400]But at last, I found release[00:33.940]And if something good can come from bad[00:37.670]The past can rest in peace[00:41.040]Oh if you see someone's hurt[00:43.430]And in need of a hand[00:44.600]Don't forget me[00:47.370]Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand[00:51.680]You don't forget me[00:54.740]When you sing happy birthday to someone you love[00:58.390]Or see diamonds you wish were all free[01:01.920]Please say that you won't;[01:03.480]I pray that you don't forget me[01:08.430]But forget every man who I ever met[01:11.840]'Cause they only lived to control[01:15.080]For a kiss they paid a thousand[01:18.350]Yet they paid fifty cents for my soul[01:22.020]They took their piece[01:24.160]The price of fame that no one can repay[01:28.910]Ah, but they didn't buy me when they bought my name[01:32.900]And that is why I pray[01:35.860]That when you see someone's hurt[01:37.820]And in need of a hand[01:39.620]You don't forget me[01:42.250]Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand[01:46.830]You don't forget me[01:49.410]When you sing happy birthday to someone you love[01:53.210]Or see diamonds you wish were all free[01:56.900]Please say that you won't;[01:58.750]I pray that you don't forget me[02:03.120]There are some in this world who have strength on their own[02:07.450]Never broken or in need of repair[02:10.380]But there are some born to shine who can't do it alone[02:14.280]So protect them and take special care[02:19.700]Take care[02:26.380]And don't forget me[02:28.680]Please take care[02:32.870]And don't forget me[02:35.790]When you look to the heavens with someone you love[02:40.050]And a light shining bright from afar[02:45.360]Hope you see my face there[02:48.780]And then offer a prayer[02:52.250]And please let me be[02:56.730]Let me be that star