I could tell you tales
About the times when things went wrong,
And many of my fails
Could find their way into this song
But it's the things we do
In the face of adversity
That define the way we see
Or the person we will be
So
We have to try to see the brighter side of everything in life
That doesn't mean we always get what we desire
'Cause sometimes it's hard
And we get some scars
But it won't be our demise
Because a friendly smile
Or an act of kindness
Can make you realize
Damn, it's great to be alive
Try to show yourself
To the people in your life
Don't hide away your pain
From your best friend or your wife
They probably can't fix
Or set your problems right
But to get it off your chest
Might help you see a light
Or even smile
We have to try to see the brighter side of everything in life
That doesn't mean we always get what we desire
'Cause sometimes it's hard
And we get some scars
But it won't be our demise
Because a friendly smile
Or an act of kindness
Can make you realize
Damn, it's great to be alive
Oooohh, it's so great to be alive
Yeah, it's so great to be alive
A friendly smile
An act of kindness
Can make you realize
So sing with me
If you do agree
That life is so worthwhile
I say damn, it's great to be alive
You'll never hear me say, that life is just a breeze
Because relentless tragedy, can force you on your knees
But salvation lies in friends
So show them how you feel
Share with them your pain
It might just help you heal
'Cause in between the tears
A glimpse of lightness can arrive
And in time this might remind you
That's it's so great to be alive
