Lyrics

Never Give Up
© 2025 Michael Hanson Cantwell

[Verse 1]
He's got calloused hands and a crooked smile
Worn-out boots that've walked ten thousand miles
Raised on hard knocks, whiskey, and dust
Built to stand, and someone you can trust

[Verse 2]
He's buried friends and dreams in the same red clay
Watched love pack a bag and drive away
But he lights a smoke, rolls up his sleeves
Still becoming the man he swore he'd be

[Chorus]
Never give up, never back down
When the world's throwin' fists, you stand your ground
Bleed through the fight, crawl if you must
Steel hides beneath all that rust
He don't fold when the road gets rough
He ain't soft, but he still loves tough
He's got one rule burned in his blood--
Never give up

[Verse 3]
He's seen the bottle try to take his soul
But he slammed it down and took control
He don't brag or talk too loud
A quiet soul that won't back down

[Bridge]
Yeah, storms may break the fences
This rugged life leaves little fun
He don't seek for easy answers
He just keeps on gettin' it done

[Chorus]
Never give up, never back down
When the world's throwin' fists, you stand your ground
Bleed through the fight, crawl if you must
Steel hides beneath all that rust
He don't fold when the road gets rough
He ain't soft, but he still loves tough
He's got one rule burned in his blood--
Never give up

[Outro]
So when you're beaten, bent, and bruised
Remember what a real man does--
Never give up

[Instrumental]

He just keeps on gettin' it done

[Chorus]
Never give up, never back down
When the world's throwin' fists, you stand your ground
Bleed through the fight, crawl if you must
Steel hides beneath all that rust
He don't fold when the road gets rough
He ain't soft, but he still loves tough
He's got one rule burned in his blood--
Never give up

He just keeps on gettin' it done

[Chorus]
Never give up, never back down
When the world's throwin' fists, you stand your ground
Bleed through the fight, crawl if you must
Steel hides beneath all that rust
He don't fold when the road gets rough
He ain't soft, but he still loves tough
He's got one rule burned in his blood--
Never give up

[lead guitar instrumental outro]