We all need some understanding
We all need someone to care
We don't wanna be lonely
We all need somebody there
We need a little peace of mind
Believing it's gonna be alright
Find some meaning in the madness
A way to make it through the night
We need to light a candle
It only takes a spark
We all need a little courage in the dark, yes we do

A little bit of self-respect
It can brighten up your day
And the fear and the trepidation
That seem to fade away
But that don't last forever
And like a seed it starts to grow
And it slowly grabs a hold of you
And your fear begins to show
Then it's easy to get shattered
By one insensitive remark
We all need just a little courage
A little courage in the dark

This fear of the darkness
It's a fear of the unknown
And it can take possession of you
When you're all alone
When we can't see what's before us
And there's nothing in our sight
All we can do is hope and pray
For just a single ray of light
And the way to light a candle
You know it only takes a spark
And we all need a little courage in the dark

I say
And the way to light a candle
You know it only takes a spark
And we all need a little courage in the dark
Well, yeah, yeah, a little courage in the dark