I'm lookin' forward to better times when i won't have to struggle to get by
Searchin' for some peace of mind, hard times got me me crossin' the line
And every difficult day i learn i'm not alone in the struggle to get by
Everybody's got their own fight
It's just a fact of life

And i know things don't come easy
But i know that i'll get by
But i know that things don't come easy
But i'll survive

So i'm taking it as it comes
I know i've got to stay on my feet
I've got to roll with the punches because i see that it's up to me
And every day that i fight temptation i know god is on my side
These are the lessons of life
And i will get by

And i know things don't come easy
But i know that i'll get by
I know things don't come easy
But i'll survive

And when i think back
It gives me strength inside
And i won't hold back
I take it all in stride
I will get by