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. 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.