Playing king of the mountain on a dead end street

At the end of the block is where we cut our teeth

The world was trying to sweep up off our feet

I'd run home crying with cut up knees

"Alright," Mama said. "It's alright."

Now nothing's and it never will

When you learn to swallow defeat like a bitter pill

Remember the story about Jack 'n' Jill

They ended up driving in a Coupe de Ville

You don't know when your ship will arrive

Chorus:

Don't give up, don't give in

Stand and fight, you just might win

When the ride gets rough

Hold on tight

Someday just might be tonight

You're the kind that goes swimming with a raincoat on

Who's to say if you are right or wrong

Let me know when you figured it out

Just don't go drowning in a shadow of doubt

Don't let the bastards make up your mind

Chorus:

Don't give up, don't give in

Stand and fight, you just might win

When the ride gets rough

Hold on tight

Someday just might be tonight

You may never find a treasure that's been washed up on the beach

Heaven won't be waiting for you walking down these city streets

Remember Mama's Band Aids on your scabby knees

They had to bleed for little victories

Chorus:

Don't give up, don't give in

Stand and fight, you just might win

When the ride gets rough

Hold on tight

Someday just might be tonight

Don't give up, don't give in

You never know when the ship will come in

When the ride gets rough

Hold on tight