E
They thought they could dispose of me
A
They tried to make me small
E
I suffered each indignity
A
But now rise above it all

C#m
Yes, the price I paid was all I had
A
But at last, I found release
        D
And if something good can come from bad
A
The past can rest in peace

E
Oh if you see someone's hurt

And in need of a hand
A
Don't forget me
E
Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand
A
You don't forget me

C#m
When you sing happy birthday to someone you love
A
Or see diamonds you wish were all free
E
Please say that you won't;
B                            E
I pray that you don't forget me

F
But forget every man who I ever met
             Bb
'Cause they only lived to control
F
For a kiss they paid a thousand
          Bb
Yet they paid fifty cents for my soul

Dm
They took their piece
Bb
The price of fame that no one can repay
Eb
Ah, but they didn't buy me when they bought my name
      C 
And that is why I pray

F
That when you see someone's hurt

And in need of a hand
     Bb
You don't forget me
F
Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand
     Bb
You don't forget me

Dm
When you sing happy birthday to someone you love
        Bb
Or see diamonds you wish were all free
F
Please say that you won't;
C                     F
I pray that you don't forget me

Bb
There are some in this world who have strength on their own
F
Never broken or in need of repair
C#
But there are some born to shine who can't do it alone
Eb                               F
So protect them and take special care
F#
Take care

F#
And don't forget me
B
Please take care
F#
And don't forget me
Ebm
When you look to the heavens with someone you love
B
And a light shining bright from afar
F#
Hope you see my face there
C#
And then offer a prayer
Bm
And please let me be
F#
Let me be that star