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