Released: July 9, 1996

Songwriter: Dan Tyler

Producer: Wilbur C. Rimes Chuck Howard Johnny Mulhair

[Verse 1]
Life can take your dreams
And turn them upside down
Friends will talk about you
When you're not around
Reality can really cut you down to size
But don't ever lose that light in your eyes
Don't ever lose that light in your eyes
People make you promises they'll never keep
Soon you'll know why people say talk is cheap
And life resembles one big compromise
But don't ever lose that light in your eyes

[Chorus]
Keep on shining
Keep on smiling
Don't lose faith and don't lose heart
When you're crying
Just keep trying to remind yourself
You're a shining star
Yes, you are

[Verse 2]
Somewhere down the line
You'll face the judgment day
When the angels look at you
What will you say?
They've got a way of knowing who qualifies
Just let 'em see that light in your eyes
Don't ever lose that light in your eyes

[Chorus]
Keep on shining
Keep on smiling
Don't lose faith and don't lose heart
When you're crying
Just keep trying to remind yourself
You're a shining star
Yes, you are

[Outro]
Don't ever lose that light in your eyes
Don't ever lose that light in your eyes
Don't ever lose

LeAnn Rimes

Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (August 28, 1982) is a country singer who uses the stage name LeAnn Rimes. Born in Jackson, Mississippi she started performing at age 7 and had become a country star by age 13. Known for her vocals, many say she sounds a lot like Patsy Cline.

Rimes is a two-time Grammy winner and remains active in music. She’s gone through some troubles in the past few years, perhaps the result of such a young start in the business of music.