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 giver 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



[Repeat Chorus]



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



[Instrumental solo]



Her smile got me through the day--

and every night I'd pray

I could give her enough



[Repeat Chorus (2x)]



No on can tell me I'm wrong

I ain't goin' down