Take The Bows

Well, a compliment comes from a friend

And we feel good inside

They like our work; they say hooray

And we fill up with pride

We all want to take our bows

We treasure everyone

But is it right to take a bow

For what we haven't done



Take the bows, take the bows

Take the bows for only what you've done

Take the bows, take the bows

But never take a bow for a job someone else has done



You'll never feel just right

If a bow you take is a fake

When you pretend the praise is yours

Now that's a bad mistake

It's all right to take applause

For things that come from you

But guilt will come if you bow

For what you didn't do



So, take the bows (When the crowd is cheering)

Take the bows (When the crowd is cheering)

'Cause you deserve the prize you've always won

Take the bows (When the song is over)

Take the bows( When the show is over)

'Cause God gives you talent and the praise for what you've done



You're gonna feel just right

With every move you make

'Cause you deserve a standing ovation

With every step you take

It's all right to take applause

For things that come from you

So step on stage and take a bow

For all the things you do



Take the bows, take the bows

Take the bows for only what you've done

Take the bows, take the bows

But never take a bow for a job someone else has done



Take the bows (When the crowd is cheering)

Take the bows (When the crowd is cheering)

Take the bows for only what you've done

Take the bows (When the song is over)

Take the bows (When the show is over)

Never take a bow for a job someone else has done