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