I play the stereo loud When I'm away from the maddening crowd Smokin', jokin' Clowns we all are Sometimes, kinda get real ill When I receive my monthly telephone bill But you say it, and I'll pay it 'Cause it just helps me to Chorus: Survive (survive), stay alive 'Til I see you again Survive, stay alive Can't say where it ends Clouds lift and there're mountains below Been awhile since I've seen any snow It's chillin', so thrillin', so good to be back Feels nice, to be home for awhile Let's sip champagne till we break into smiles We'll go dancin', romancin' 'Cause you're the reason I Chorus: Survived (survived), stayed alive Through the thick and the thin Survive, stay alive Where will it all end But my bags ain't unpacked 'Cause I've got to go back and play But I know we'll both Chorus: Survive (survive), stay alive Through the thick and the thin Survive, stay alive Until it all ends Oh we'll, survive (survive), stay alive When will it all end Survive, stay alive Till I see you again Notes - Background Vocals: James Taylor, Alex Taylor, Hugh Taylor, Deborah McColl Venetta Fields, Brenda Bryant, Paulette Brown