Verse
C G
Playing king of the mountain on a dead end street
F
At the end of the block is where we cut our teeth
C G
The world was trying to sweep up off our feet
F
I'd run home crying with cut up knees
D F
"Alright," Mama said. "It's alright."
C G
Now nothing's and it never will
F
When you learn to swallow defeat like a bitter pill
C G
Remember the story about Jack 'n' Jill
F
They ended up driving in a Coupe de Ville
D F
You don't know when your ship will arrive
(Chorus)
A# F
Don't give up, don't give in
Eb Ebm
Stand and fight, you just might win
A#
When the ride gets rough
F
Hold on tight
Eb C G F C G F
Someday just might be tonight
(VERSE)
C G
You're the kind that goes swimming with a raincoat on
F
Who's to say if you are right or wrong
C G
Let me know when you figured it out
F
Just don't go drowning in a shadow of doubt
D F
Don't let the bastards make up your mind
(Chorus)
A# F
Don't give up, don't give in
Eb Ebm
Stand and fight, you just might win
A#
When the ride gets rough
F
Hold on tight
Eb Ebm
Someday just might be tonight
((BRIDGE))
F C
You may never find a treasure that's been washed up on the beach
F G Am
Heaven won't be waiting for you walking down these city streets
F G C F
Remember Mama's Band Aids on your scabby knees
D F
They had to bleed for little victories
(Chorus)
A# F
Don't give up, don't give in
Eb Ebm
Stand and fight, you just might win
A#
When the ride gets rough
F
Hold on tight
Eb A#
Someday just might be tonight
F
Don't give up, don't give in
Eb Ebm
You never know when the ship will come in
A#
When the ride gets rough
F
Hold on tight
Eb A# A# F Eb Ebm
'Cause someday just might be tonight
A# F Eb A# A# F Eb Ebm
A# F Eb A#
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Transcripted by Felipe Fontoura Melachawças