I’m A Survivor Lyrics

A hit off of Reba McEntire’s 2001 Greatest Hits CD, “I’m A Survivor” is a touching song that is a fan favorite!

I’m A Survivor Lyrics: CD Version
I was born three months too early
The doctor gave me thirty days
But I must've had my mama's will
And God's amazing grace

I guess I'll keep on livin'
Even if this love's to die for
'Cause your bags are packed and I ain't cryin'
You're walkin' out and I'm not trying
To change your mind 'cause I was born to be

The baby girl without a chance
A victim of circumstance
The one who oughta give up, but she's just
Too hard headed
A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor

I don't believe in self-pity
It only brings you down
May be the queen of broken hearts
But I don't hide behind the crown
When the deck is stacked against me
I just play a different game
My roots are planted in the past
And though my life is changin' fast
Who I am is who I wanna be

The baby girl without a chance
A victim of circumstance
The one who oughta give up, but she's just
Too hard headed
A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor

A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor

But I must've had my mama's will
And God's amazing grace

I’m A Survivor: About the Song
With lyrics penned by Shelby Kennedy and Phillip White, “I’m A Survivor” is essentially Reba McEntire’s autobiography set to music. The lyrics tell about how Reba was born three months too soon but was a survivor, similarly conquering all obstacles thrown her way throughout the rest of her life. “I’m A Survivor” was released off of Reba McEntire’s Greatest Hits Vol. 3: I’m A Survivor album, which hit the stores in 2001.

I’m A Survivor: TV Theme Song
“I’m A Survivor” would become one of Reba’s best known hits and a favorite of fans with Reba McEntire tickets, especially since the single was cast as a theme song for Reba McEntire’s TV show Reba on the WB/CW network. Thanks to its exposure on television, “I’m A Survivor” enjoyed success on both the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at No. 3, and on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching No. 49.

I’m A Survivor Lyrics: TV Version
I was born three months too early
The doctor gave me thirty days
But I must've had my mama's will
And God's amazing grace

I guess I'll keep on livin'
Even if this love's to die for
'Cause your bags are packed and I ain't cryin'
You're walkin' out and I'm not trying
To change your mind 'cause I was born to be

My roots are planted in the past,
Though my life is changing fast,
Who I am is who I want to be.
A single mom, who works too hard,
Who loves her kids and never stops.
With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter.
I'm a survivor.

I don't believe in self-pity
It only brings you down
May be the queen of broken hearts
But I don't hide behind the crown
When the deck is stacked against me
I just play a different game
My roots are planted in the past
And though my life is changin' fast
Who I am is who I wanna be

My roots are planted in the past,
Though my life is changing fast,
Who I am is who I want to be.
A single mom, who works too hard,
Who loves her kids and never stops.
With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter.
I'm a survivor.

A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor

But I must've had my mama's will
And God's amazing grace

I’m A Survivor: Reba On Tour
Reba McEntire has sold a ton of tickets over the years thanks to the 2 Hats and a Redhead Tour and REBA: Key to the Heart Tour. Reba McEntire is always a huge draw at the Houston Rodeo, where she has brought in over one million ticketholders in her storied history. As Reba McEntire tours with her hit songs “Fancy,” “Because of You,” “I’m A Survivor,” and more in tow, be sure to order your premium Reba McEntire tickets securely from OnlineTickets.com today!