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