You've gotta believe! You've gotta believe! Well, I've been through times not so hot I did the best with what I've got I didn't let those things bother me Believed in my own V.I.P When things got bad, very slim I didn't think that I could win About to drown my troubles in the sea But these words of wisdom came to me You've gotta believe! (Don't let no one say you can't make it) You've gotta believe! (When things go wrong just overtake it) You've gotta believe! (Just tell yourself I've got to make it) You've gotta believe! (So c'mon everybody, let's shake it!) Suffering and misery from day to day I kept my faith and I knew there was a way To let those things be understood Things that look bad can change to good And if you want things bad enough To be a winner you must stand tough 'Cause quitters kick the bottom shelf So just remember, believe in yourself! You've gotta believe! (Don't let no one say you can't make it) You've gotta believe! (When things go wrong just overtake it) You've gotta believe! (Just tell yourself I've got to make it) You've gotta believe! (So c'mon everybody, let's shake it!) You've gotta believe! 'Cause I'm looking forward to a better day The Lord works in mysterious ways I don't know what tomorrow will bring I just hope that it'll change some things The man upstairs, he has his plan He won't give you more than you can stand So when it looks like there's no other way Just remember these words I say You've gotta believe! (Don't let no one say you can't make it) You've gotta believe! (When things go wrong just overtake it) You've gotta believe! (Just tell yourself I've got to make it) You've gotta believe! (So c'mon everybody, let's shake it!)