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