[Intro]       x4 [Verse 1] Holding back the years thinking of the fear I’ve had so long When somebody hears listen to the fear that’s gone Strangled by the wishes of pater hoping for the arms of mater Get to me the sooner or later         x2 [Verse 2] Holding back the years chance for me to escape from all I’ve known Holding back the tears cause nothing here has grown I’ve wasted all my tears wasted all Athose years And nothing had the chance to be good nothing ever could yeah whoa [Chorus 1] I’ll keep holding on I’ll keep holding on I’ll keep holding on I’ll keep holding on So tight  oh now                            [Verse 3] Well I’ve wasted all my tears wasted all Athose years And nothing had the chance to be good nothing ever could yeah whoa [Chorus 2] I’ll keep holding on I’ll keep holding on I’ll keep holding on I’ll keep holding on                                       Holding holding holding_________ [Outro] That’s all I have today It’s all I have to say