You start out so young and it's hard to understand I't a heart of a boy, in their little man Mommy tells you, wipe away your tears Daddy prepares you for the coming years Big boys don't cry Big boys don't cry Big boys, they don't cry Once your grown, your on your own, trying to succeed Pay the bills, no more thrills, the family is in need If it's fear you feel, you keep it all inside When emotions rise , you run and hide Big boys don't cry Big boys don't cry Big boys, they don't cry You can't keep the secret you deny Tell the world the truth is in the lie Big boys don't cry Big boys don't cry Big boys, they don't cry