[Verse 1]
Can we pretend
That from now on
There is no yesterday
Paint a portrait of tomorrow
With no colors from today

[Chorus]
There's a light that shines in your face sometimes
That takes my feeling, wraps them around your need
But there's a shadow hiding in your heart sometimes
That makes my feelings turn back in on me

[Verse 2]
Can we pretend
The pain is gone
And go our merry way
Paint a portrait of tomorrow
With the colors bright and gay

[Chorus]
There's a light that shines in your face sometimes
That takes my feeling, wraps them around your need
But there's a shadow hiding in your heart sometimes
That makes my feelings turn back in on me

[Outro]
Can we pretend? Can we pretend?
Can we pretend? Can we pretend?