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