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