I Got Up

Once I got fed up when you told me what to do

But still I did it, to myself I was untrue

But now I'm stronger, I can see a better way

You better listen hard to what I have to say

I've done it, I've won it, not runnin' away

I got up, I got up, I got up

And I ain't goin' down again

I got up, I got up, I got up

And I ain't goin' down again

My friends have told me I was goin' down fast

They try to tell me not to live in the past

Now I can laugh because I know they were right

You dirty dog, your bark was worse than your bite

I've done it, I've won it, and here's what I say

I got up, I got up, I got up

And I ain't goin' down again

Yeah

It's good to know that I can set  myself free

Anytime I want to I can be the real me

But now I'm tellin' you, whatever I do

One thing is certain it will be without you

I've done it, I've won it, so be on your way

I got up, I got up, I got up

And I ain't goin' down again

You better believe it

I got up, baby, and I ain't goin' down no matter what you say or do

Be on  your way

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