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