i ain't going down lyrics

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

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 day and every night I'd pray
I can 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

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 can 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 goin' 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 goin' down
No on can tell me I'm wrong, I ain't goin' down