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