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I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT NO MORE

V1
I grew up in Abilene and thought it was time,
To take a hard look at what I’ve been through,
The rents keep rising, and bills pile up,
But, why I haven’t a clue.

I’m just a hardworking guy in a redneck Ford,
I did the things they told me I should.
I played by the rules and kept my head down,
But It really didn’t do me much good.

CH
AND I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT NO MORE
No, I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT NO MORE
I’ve got two strong hands,
And a whole lot of pride,
And a fast car to get out of town.
And I’M NOT GONNA TAKE THIS NO MORE

V2
School didn't teach  the real facts of life,
How many more will end up the same?
I can read and do math, I appreciate that,
But it’s only part of the game.

I can’t blame my coach or the Baptist preacher,
They tried to help, they know how it feels.
But what do you expect from well-meaning folks
who can’t even pay their own bills?

CH
And I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT NO MORE
No, I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT NO MORE
I’ve got two strong hands,
And a whole lot of pride
And a fast car to get out of town,
And I’M NOT GONNA TAKE THIS NO MORE

BRIDGE
Look around for yourself and tell me I’m wrong
We’re entangled in a nasty trap.
The fat cats and politicians write all the rules,
And TV just sells us more crap.

V3
Don’t know how to pull myself out.
Don’t know if I‘ll get very far,
But I don’t want to end up another cliche
Staying drunk in a roadside bar.

CH
And I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT NO MORE
No, I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT NO MORE
I’ve got two strong hands,
And a whole lot of pride,
And a fast car to get out of town,
I might not figure out 
What life’s all about,
But damn I’m gonna give it a run.
And I’M NOT GONNA TAKE THIS NO MORE
No I’M NOT GONNA TAKE THIS NO MORE.
No, I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT NO MORE.

© 2025 Doug Stanglin & Janet Dever