[Verse 1]
I was born
Riding atop a black horse
Whatever prize there was
Oh, he could only observe
It's where the trouble starts
Oh, where does it end
Oh, how could life be through before it ends

[Chorus]
I know life would be different if I held on, held on
I know I could be something if I held on, held on

[Verse 2]
Gave that heart away
I put it in his pocket when it should have been free
Lost its shine
Put it to rest, can't put it out of his head
Out of his hands
Oh, how could it end
Oh, end like this
How could it end

[Chorus]
I know life would be different if I held on, held on
I know I could be something if I held on, held on
I know I could be something if I held on, held on
I know life would be different if I held on, held on
[Outro]
Held on, held on
If I held on, held on
If I held on, held on
If I held on, held on
If I held on, held on
If I held on, held on
If I