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