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 going 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
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 going down
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
Hoping we'd get by
Cause you can't live on love
I worked night and day to keep us going
Through the sweat and tears
Without her knowing
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
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 going 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
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 going down
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 going down
No one can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't going down