Watch Me Shine
From Watch Me Shine the musical

Music by Richard Link
Lyrics by Adam Sandel

Play a clip of the pop arrangement (solo) [the full song is available for purchase]

Play cabaret arrangement (six-part)

Play choral arrangement (two soloists and chorus)

There was a time
I dared to dream
I’d find a place
Where I’d be free.

To show the world
What I could be
The strength and the pride
Inside of me.

But there were those
Who said “you’re wrong”
“Not good enough”
“You don’t belong.”

Though words can burn
And words can shame
The greatest strength
Is born of pain.

I’m not alone
We’re standing tall
We’re strong and we’re proud
Not one, but all.

I’m ready to begin
To reach across the sky
To strain against the wind
And make this moment mine.

Watch me reach
Watch me soar
Watch me shine!

Within my heart
The love is strong
For those who’ve come
Before and gone.

And for the ones
Whose life is new
This trail I blaze
Belongs to you.

You’re not alone!
We’re standing tall
We’re strong and we’re proud
Not one, but all.

I’m ready to begin
To reach across the sky
To strain against the wind
And make this moment mine.

Watch me reach
Watch me soar
Watch me shine!

Copyright © 2002-2005 Richard Link and Adam Sandel.

Pop version performed by Matt Alber, from the CD Committed to my Heart.

Cabaret version from Watch Me Shine the cabaret musical, recorded live. Performed by, in order of appearance:
Nick Kealy, tenor
Paige Boston, alto
Estelle Mays, soprano
Kieleil De Leon, bass
Arthur Scappaticci, bass
Jeffrey Van Dyk, tenor

Choral version performed by:
Matt Alber, tenor
Aimee Puentes, soprano
The Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco
Vince Peterson, piano

Recorded and mixed by David Landon, Whip Records.