Not more than three short years ago 
I was abandoned and alone 
Without a penny to my name 
So very young and so afraid 
No proper shoes upon my feet 
Sometimes I couldn't even eat 
I often cried myself to sleep 
But still I had to keep on going 
Never knowing if I could take it 
If I would make it through the night 
I held on to my faith 
I struggled and I prayed 
And now I've found my way 

Chorus: 
If you believe in yourself enough 
And know what you want 
You're gonna make it happen 
(Make it happen) 
And if you get down on your 
knees at night 
And pray to the lord 
He's gonna make it happen 
(Make it happen) 
I know life can be so tough 
And you feel like giving up 
But you must be strong 
Baby just hold on 
You'll never find the answers 
if you throw your life away 
I used to feel the way you do 
Still I have to keep going 
Never knowing if I could take it 
If I would make it through the night 
I held on to my faith 
I struggled and I prayed 
And now I've finally found my way 

Chorus 
I once was lost 
But now I'm found 
I got my feet on solid ground 
Thank you Lord 
If you believe within your soul 
Just hold on tight 
And don't let go 
You can make it happen 
(Make it happen) 
Chorus