Verse
G C Em Am
If you got the gift you should use it
G C Em Am
Opportunity, don't want to lose it
G C Em Am
Climb over the walls, break down all the doors
G C E
When your future calls
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G C
Don't let nothing hold you down
Em Am G C E
Nothing hold you down, down
Am G C
Don't let nothing hold you down
Em Am G C
Nothing hold you down, down
[Instrumental]
Am G C Em (x7)
Am G
[Chorus]
C Em Am
Just surviving and living
G C Em Am
Just surviving and living
G C Em Am
Just surviving and
[Refrain]
G C Em Am
Stuck in a rut you can't get out
G C Em Am
There's too much causing you doubt
G C Em Am
No cash, no job, no self-esteem
G C Em Am
Me I'm takin' and I'm givin'
[Verse 2]
G C Em Am
They may wreck your dreams if you let them
G C Em Am
Keep them goals in sight, don't forget them
G C Em Am
Keep your head up high, yes the future's bright
G C Em
Keep your head up high
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G C
Don't let nothing hold you down
Em Am G C E
Nothing hold you down, down
Am G C
Don't let nothing hold you down
Em Am G C
Nothing hold you down, down
[Instrumental]
Am G C Em (x7)
Am G
[Chorus]
C Em Am
Just surviving and living
G C Em Am
Just surviving and living
G C Em Am
Just surviving and
[Outro]
Am G C Em
Am G C