Against the Ropes

Verse 1

Never thought I would find myself like this (shrug shoulders)
With my back against the ropes (back to back)
Clinging strongly to my hopes (hug yourself)
Waiting desperately for help to come my way (looking hands)
Lord please pick me up tonight Get me back into the fight (scoop something up and hold up fist)

I can’t to this alone (shake head and finger no)
I need you in my corner
123 don’t! (clap)

Chorus

Don’t tap out now (clap hands with partner)
It's too early in the round To just surrender (spin around and arms out)
I'm here with you my child (point to “you”)
Keep holding on because (holding on to rope)

I promise you, i promise you (pinky promise)
I'll never leave your side (arm around friend)

Verse2

The temperature is rising and my strength is wearing thin (stroke brow and have muscles “fall”)
How much longer must I wait until I finally give in (tap “watch” and shrug shoulders)
When I’ve lost my fire like a candle in the rain (sign language for “fire” and “rain”)
Lord please pick me up tonight and get me back into the fight (pick something up and hold up fist)

I can’t do this alone (shake head no)
I need you in my corner
123 don’t! (clap)