only the strong survive
that's what the papers say
sometimes it seems like it's true
ain't nothing fair in life
that's just the way it goes
but the strong in spirit make it through

i know a place
in a quiet corner of the heart
i know a place we can go
i know the way
i can tell you, but i can't take you there
you've got to find this place alone

we all start off this life
totally innocent
it's only love that we need
sometimes we cry for it
some people die for it
in the world live is never free

but i know a place
where we're all who we were meant to be
where the spirit speaks to the soul
i know the way to this place
i can tell you, but i can't take you there
you've got to get there on your own

you may think heaven lies beyond the stars
but if you look you'll find
that heaven begins in your heart

i know a place
where there's peace beyond our understanding
i know a place we can go
beyond the gates to tears and time
in a corner of your heart of hearts
you've got to get there on your own

i know a place
in a quiet corner of the heart
i know a place we can go
i know the way
i can tell you, but i can't take you there
you've got to find this place alone
you've got to get there on your own