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