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