Survive 
By: Jimmy Buffett, Mike Utley 
1979 
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