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