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 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 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 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 Submitted by - lmckenz