[Verse 1]
How it hurts me to see you cry
And I can't think of something to say
Everything passes, my darling child
And better days are coming your way
Boys will be ruthless and girls will be mean
That's a story that's as old as time
But when they catch you
Be sure they catch you smiling
Oh darling, keep your head up high

[Chorus]
You gotta hold on
You gotta hold on
You got a life to live
Got your love to give
You gotta hold on
You gotta hold on
You gotta hold on
You got your life to live
So much love to give
You gotta hold on

[Verse 2]
When you get older
You'll see the world's great wonders
How their beauty's in the palm of your hands
It's not in your school books
And no one can teach you
It's a thing you gotta feel for yourself
[Pre-Chorus]
But now you're crying
Let me dry your eyеs
Let them catch you smiling
With your head up high

[Chorus]
You gotta hold on
You gotta hold on
You got a lifе to live
Got your love to give
Gotta hold on
You gotta hold on
You gotta hold on
You got your life to live
So much love to give
You got to hold on

[Outro]
Hold on
Oh, darling
Hold on