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 I have lived my life my way

 For tonight and for today

 It's the strongest hearts they say

 That always survive

 I'm fallin through the years

 As each dream it disappears

 When the night is full of tears

 I'll be holdin on

 Now this life is instant black

 But I won't be lookin back

 The rain washed out the tracks

 I'll never find again

 I'm still reachin for the light

 I'm still wearin out the night

 And you know I'll be alright

 I'll be holdin on

 When I stand alone

 I don't stand on memories

 Of all the ones you've known

 I'll be holdin on

 I know how it is

 I know how it will be

 (When) All the rest are gone

 I'll be holdin on

 Well my life is made of sand

 It flows right through my hand

 Each day I make a stand

 And I'll see it through

 I'm still reachin for the light

 I'm still wearin out the night

 And you know I'll be alright

 I'll be holdin on

 When I stand alone

 I don't stand on memories

 Of all the ones you've known

 I'll be holdin on

 I know how it is

 I know how it will be

 (When) All the rest are gone

 I'll be holdin on

 When I stand alone

 I don't stand on memories

 Of all the ones you've known

 I'll be holdin on

 I know how it is

 I know how it will be

 (When) All the rest are gone

 I'll be holdin on . . . .