I will not deceive myself this time
I, with cheating another, I have cheated myself
I feel so incited that it's come down to this
This is how I repair the hurt that I have caused

I offer my hand as an equal, as a friend
I offer my hand as an equal, as a friend

Tonight it is a reunion
We have forgotten everyday that we spent when we dismissed each other
In claiming that we shared in separate victories
Tonight it's all that I have It's all I give and it is all that I share
Because one way or another we all know that our days are new
Our days are new and I offer my hand

As An Equal As a friend I offer my hand as an equal, as a friend

I hope that people see what this all means to me
Confidence in my actions with positive regard for others
And I know that respect paves a clear path for successful valor and camaraderie
It's a vision of progression It's a vision

Please don't shoot the piano player, he's doing the best he can
Please don't shoot the piano player, he's doing the best he can
Let us live by one rule, respect us - we'll respect you