[Chorus: ] We gotta work it out Get back what we lost I see shadows of a doubt, But I'm keepin'my fingers crossed She was just turning 17 He always promised her he'd stay They were so love crazy 'til she had a baby Then he turned and walked away. How long will we keep this goin' on Before we find a way to care for each other Living for today, we'll never see tomorrow. [Chorus ] He was just out to get a wreck He was too proud to show his pain Someone pulled a trigger guess he never figured He would lose at his own game. How long can we keep this goin' on When no one takes the blame There's so many gone We could find a way, it may not be too late. [Chorus ] Take a look around, See how hard it is To survive these days But sometimes you wonder How long can this keep goin' on I guess the only thing you do is keep your fingers crossed How long will we keep this goin' on When no one takes the blame There's so many gone Livin'for today, we may not see tomorrow [Chorus ]