I Cry (Still I Smile)

I look around, no one else seems to lose
And I have to choose
If I'll compare, or run my own race instead
I'm hurting, and I'm bleeding each day it seems
And when everything is going fine
Another pain appears in my life

Though I've made up my mind
To the keep the faith when it's hard
I have my moments where

I cry, I cry, Lord why me
Seems life goes by, with no ease
Because it's hard, so hard
When I try but not get far
And as these trials, pile high, still I smile

If you're wondering
Why the battles come your way
It's 'cause when everything is said and done
He knew that you would stand and be strong
So anybody feeling close to giving in
Soon enough you'll win
And you'll become a pillar
For the weak to learn from

So make up your mind
To the keep the faith when it's hard
You're never alone my friend

I cry, I cry, Lord why me
Seems life goes by, with no ease

And I'm always asking
When I'll catch a break
Trying to progress, go back ten steps
And fall on my face
And if I'm honest, it's not easy
But I prayed
So I ain't gon' worry
But still there are times when I break

I cry, I cry, Lord why me
Seems life goes by, with no ease
Because it's hard, so hard
When I try but not get far
And as these trials, they pile high
Still I will smile