it's been a long long time baby and i'm out in the world ooh in the world i've been reborn on this journey hey i'm no longer that girl you once knew for the love of life that grows more in my heart everyday for the light i see in the eyes that i meet for the lessons and reflections that each day brings i rejoice ooh i cry cry tears of joy i cry cry tears of joy following my heart following a feeling i had here to play my part here to shine my light on the darkness for lessons and reflections that each day brings i rejoice i cry cry tears of joy i cry cry tears of joy tho it's hard to say goodbye say goodbye i'm giving thanks for these moments spent by your side it's been a long long time baby and i'm out in the world ooh in the world i've been reborn on this journey hey i'm no longer that girl you once knew for the love of life that grows more in my heart everyday for the light i see in the eyes that i meet for the lessons and reflections that each day brings i rejoice i cry cry tears of joy i cry cry tears of joy i cry cry tears of joy