Standard (EADGBE)

 I'm gonna hold on--

 'cause what I believe in is so strong

 No matter how long, no one

 Can tell me I'm wrong--I ain't goin' down

I had a baby at fifteen--

daddy never did forgive me

I never heard from the guy again

I had to drop outta high school--

everybody treated me so cruel

But I didn't give in and give her away

(Repeat Chorus)

 Her smile got me through the day--

 and every night I'd pray

 I could give her enough

 At night I'd lie awake and cry--

 hopin' we'd get by

 'Cause you can't live on love

 I worked night and day to keep us goin'

 Through the sweat and tears

without her knowin'

It was worth it just to watch her grow

 Oh, oh, at least I was able to hold her

 Whenever she needed my shoulder

 I'm so glad I never let her go

2nd Chorus:

I'm gonna hold on--

 'cause what I believe in is so strong

 No matter how long, no one

 Can tell me I'm wrong--I ain't goin' down

 Her smile got me through the years--

 dried away the tears

 And filled me with hope

 At night I'd lie awake and cry--

 prayed we would get by

 And for the courage to cope

Oh, oh, oh

 Her smile got me through the day--

 and every night I'd pray

 I could give her enough

Repeat 2nd Chorus (2x)

No one can tell me I'm wrong

 I ain't goin' down