I've had a life of pain and sorrow, But I will still be here tomorrow I will survive, I will survive. And nothing's gonna stop me knowing That love is real, it keeps me going. I will survive, I will survive. When the children are hungry I weep for them, I wanna hold them tight. When the shadows grow longer and the cold moves in I turn up my collar and walk into the night. Come to me my little boy, You have given me life's greatest joy. I will survive, I will survive. This road before us winds beyond the glade Some fall dancing the the slow parade I will survive, I will survive. As the season go by in my father's world My eyes grow dim I will trust not in the things I see But bow my heart and lift my hands to him. Temptation beckons or befalls me, Fear and indecision stalls me. I will survive, I will survive. Illusion shines like diamonds glistening, My father's watching, he is listening I will survive, I will survive. If you see me walking slowly like a man who's blind If you speak and I do not look up Then you must forgive me but I've got heaven on my mind. Though my days ahead are numbered, My life is rich, I have not slumbered I will survive, I will survive. Some hearts are pierced by love long lost Let my heart be pierced by the cross I will survive, I will survive. Friends may come and friends may go But enemies stay for the late show. I will survive, I will survive. Friendships fail and love's elusive Life goes quickly, time's abusive. I will survive, I will survive.