From the recording COOL FREDDIE E & THE CREW - VOLUME I
"Don't Stop Believin'" is a song by American rock band Journey, originally released as the second single from their seventh album, Escape (1981). It became a number 9 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 on its original release after entering the chart at position 56 on October 31, 1981. In the United Kingdom, the song was not a Top 40 hit on its original release, but it reached number 6 in 2010.
Mike DeGagne of AllMusic has described "Don't Stop Believin'" as a "perfect rock song" and an "anthem", featuring "one of the best opening keyboard riffs in rock." It is the best-selling digital track from the 20th century, with over 7 million copies sold in the United States
Lyrics
"DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'" LYRICS
JOURNEY - 1981
Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world.
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere.
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit.
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere.
A singer in a smokey room.
A smell of wine and cheap perfume.
For a smile they can share the night.
It goes on and on and on and on.
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard.
Their shadows searching in the night.
Streetlights people, living just to find emotion.
Hiding, somewhere in the niiii-ght.
Working hard, to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill.
Payin' anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time.
Some will win, some will lose ,
Some were born to sing the blues.
Oh, the movie never ends,
It goes on and on and on and on.
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard,
Their shadows searching in the night.
Streetlights people, living just to find emotion,
Hiding, somewhere in the niiiiiiiii-ght.
(Lead Guitar Instrumental)
Don't stop believin',
Hold on to the feelin'.
Streetlight people.
Don't stop believin',
Hold on to the feelin'.
Streetlight people.
Don't stop believin',
Hold on to the feelin'.
Streetlight people.
Don't stop believin',
Hold on to the feelin', yeah.