Verse 1 I’ve been flat on my back with a boot on my chest Shouted down by folks who swore they knew best Spent my last ten bucks on a busted wheel Still made it home by the strength of sheer will Verse 2 They said “Boy, just quit, there ain’t nothin’ left” But I build whole days from what they call scraps This world don’t hand you a thing for free But I wasn’t raised to beg or plead Chorus I’m still swingin’ — crooked grin, split lip Got a match in my teeth and a twitch in my grip Ain’t dead, ain’t done, ain’t lookin’ for a place to hide You can bury the map, I’ll still find the ride Yeah, I’ve lost some rounds, but I ain’t lost fight I’m still swingin’ — and I just might win tonight Verse 3 I’ve chewed on dirt, I’ve spit out rain Kicked the tailgate down on a runaway train But I don’t need luck, and I don’t need grace Just a reason to keep showin’ up in this place Bridge Don’t hand me a sermon, don’t sell me a cure I know how to suffer and still feel sure That sunrise don’t care who you used to be It shows up just the same for me Final Chorus Yeah, I’m still swingin’ — scars and all With a head full of fire and a back to the wall You can count me out, hell, most folks do But I ain’t done till I say I’m through So roll that dice, lean into the light I’m still swingin’ — and I just might win tonight (fade)
