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Artist: Gloria Gaynor
Track: I Will Survive

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At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
And so you're back
From outer space
I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face
I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave your key
If I'd known for just one second you'd be back to bother me

Go on now, go, walk out the door
Just turn around now
'Cause you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
You think I'd crumble?
You think I'd lay down and die?

Oh no, not I, I will survive
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
I will survive, hey, hey

It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
Kept trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
And I spent oh-so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry
But now I hold my head up high and you see me
Somebody new
I'm not that chained-up little person still in love with you
And so you felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free
Well, now I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's loving me

Go on now, go, walk out the door
Just turn around now
'Cause you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye?
You think I'd crumble?
You think I'd lay down and die?

Oh no, not I, I will survive
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
I will survive

Oh
Go on now, go, walk out the door
Just turn around now
'Cause you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbye?
You think I'd crumble?
You think I'd lay down and die?

Oh no, not I, I will survive
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
I will survive
I will survive
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Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
This song was given a lucky break when a Studio 54 DJ flipped to the B-side of “Substitute”, a Righteous Brothers cover. During a time when most disco hits were heavily produced
CAKE – I Will Survive
A cover of Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 platinum disco hit.
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive (Extended Mix)
[Intro] / At first I was afraid, I was petrified / Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side / But then I spent so many nights thinkin' how you did me wrong / And I
Scary Pockets (Ft. Mario Jose) – I Will Survive
[Intro] / At first I was afraid, I was petrified / Thinkin' I could never live without you by my side / I spent so so many nights thinkin' how you did me wrong / I grew strong, I
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive (Remix)
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Demi Lovato – I Will Survive
[Intro] / At first I was afraid, I was petrified / Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side / But then I spent so many nights thinkin' how you did me wrong / And I
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Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive (Simlish)
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Belters Only – I Will Survive
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Becky G. – I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor cover)
[Intro] / At first I was afraid, I was petrified / Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side / But then I spent so many nights thinkin' how you did me wrong / And I
Juliana Aquino – I Will Survive
First I was afraid / I was petrified / Kept thinking I could never live / Without you by my side / But I spent so many nights / Thinking how you did me wrong / I grew strong / I
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive (Eric Kupper Mix Edit)
[Intro] / At first I was afraid, I was petrified / Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side / But then I spent so many nights thinkin' how you did me wrong / And I
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Gloria Gaynors – I will survive
At first I was afraid, I was petrified / Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side / But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong / And I grew strong
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Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive (Spanish Version)
[Letra de "I Will Survive (Spanish Version)"] / [Verso 1] / Si miedo yo sentí de la soledad / Pensando qué sería de mí, cuándo faltarás tú / Pero las noches que pasé pensando en tu
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Diana Ross – I Will Survive
[Intro] / This is dedicated to my girls / [Verse 1] / At first I was afraid, I was petrified / Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side / Then I spent so many nights
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[Intro] / At first I was afraid, I was petrified / Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side / But then I spent so many nights thinkin' how you did me wrong / And I
Keywest – I Will Survive
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Chubb Rock – I Will Survive
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Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor is a disco singer best known for her 1979 uplifting disco anthem “I Will Survive.” The song ultimately defined her career—becoming the name of her autobiography. It’s
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Q:When did Gloria Gaynor release “I Will Survive”?
Gloria Gaynor released “I Will Survive” in August 1978.
Q:Who wrote “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor?
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor was written by Dino Fekaris & Freddie Perren.
Q:When did Gloria Gaynor release “I Will Survive (Simlish)”?
Gloria Gaynor released “I Will Survive (Simlish)” on March 16, 2023.
Q:When did Gloria Gaynor release “I Will Survive (Single Version)”?
Gloria Gaynor released “I Will Survive (Single Version)” in 1978.
Q:Who wrote “I Will Survive (Single Version)” by Gloria Gaynor?
“I Will Survive (Single Version)” by Gloria Gaynor was written by Dino Fekaris & Freddie Perren.
Q:When did Gloria Gaynor release “I Will Survive (Spanish Version)”?
Gloria Gaynor released “I Will Survive (Spanish Version)” on November 27, 1978.
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