| They thought they could dispose of me
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| They tried to make me small
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| I suffered each indignity
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| But now rise above it all
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| Yes, the price I paid was all I had
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| But at last, I found release
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| And if something good can come from bad
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| The past can rest in peace
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| Oh, if you see someone’s hurt
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| And in need of a hand
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| Don’t forget me
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| Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand
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| You don’t forget me
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| When you sing happy birthday to someone you love
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| Or see diamonds you wish were all free
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| Please say that you won’t
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| I pray that you don’t forget me
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| But forget every man who I ever met
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| 'Cause they only lived to control
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| For a kiss, they paid a thousand
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| Yet they paid fifty cents for my soul
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| They took their piece
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| The price of fame that no one can repay
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| Ah, but they didn’t buy me when they bought my name
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| And that is why I pray
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| That when you see someone’s hurt
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| And in need of a hand
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| You don’t forget me
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| Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand
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| You don’t forget me
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| When you sing happy birthday to someone you love
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| Or see diamonds you wish were all free
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| Please say that you won’t
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| I pray that you don’t forget me
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| There are some in this world who have strength of their own
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| Never broken or in need of repair
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| But there are some born to shine who can’t do it alone
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| So protect them and take special care
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| Take care
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| And don’t forget me
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| Please take care
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| And don’t forget me
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| When you look to the heavens with someone you love
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| And a light shining bright from afar
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| Hope you see my face there
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| And then offer a prayer
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| And please let me be
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| Let me be that star |