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