I Will Survive by Larry Norman

Stranded In Babylon by Larry Norman

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I Will Survive
by Larry Norman

Album: Stranded In Babylon

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.