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