[Verse 1]
When the night is darkest
Open up your mind
Dream begins, it's becoming clearer
Listen to the distance
Listen and you'll find
The midnight train is getting nearer

[Chorus]
Starlight Express, Starlight Express
Are you real, yes or no?
Starlight Express, answer me yes
I don't want you to go

[Verse 2]
Take me to the places
I have never been
Bring me home safely before I wake up
'Cause I believe in you completely
Though you may be unseen
This is not the kind of thing
That anyone can make up

[Chorus]
Starlight Express, Starlight Express
Are you real, yes or no?
Starlight Express, please answer me yes
I don't want you to go
[Bridge]
You need a bigger world to help you
If you draw on what is deep inside

[Chorus]
Starlight Express, Starlight Express
Are you real, yes or no?
Starlight Express, please answer me yes
I don't want you to go

[Outro]
My Starlight Express, please answer me yes
I don't want you to go