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