Survivor

Released: May 29, 1982

Songwriter: Jim Peterik Frankie Sullivan

Producer: Jim Peterik Frankie Sullivan

[Verse 1]
Rising up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times, it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive

[Chorus]
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all
With the eye of the tiger

[Verse 2]
Face to face, out in the heat
Hanging tough, staying hungry
They stack the odds 'til we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

[Chorus]
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all
With the eye of the tiger

[Verse 3]
Rising up, straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive

[Chorus]
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all
With the eye of the tiger

[Outro]
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger

The legendary Chicago rock band Survivor formed in 1978 by guitarist/songwriter Jim Peterik. They are most notably recognized by their double platinum single “Eye of the Tiger”, the theme song for the motion picture Rocky III.

The band has gone through several lineups throughout the years and has split/reunited several times.

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Guitar Hero Live GHTV Soundtrack
Eye of the Tiger (1982)
Raiffesen Jugend Konto (1984)
Rocky IV (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1985)
Film Parade 2 (1991)
The Best Rock Album In The World...Ever (1994)
Big Fat Liar (Original Soundtrack) (2002)
Absolute Movie Hits [NOR] (2005)
The Best of Survivor (2006)
Rocky Balboa: The Best Of Rocky (2006)
It’s Hardrock, Hallelujah! (2007)
101 Power Ballads (2008)
NOW That’s What I Call The ’80s [US] (2008)
Rock Band 2 Setlist (2008)
Guitar Hero World Tour Soundtrack (2008)
Just Dance (Official Tracklist) (2009)
80s 100 Hits (2010)
Running Hits (2012)
Ultimate Survivor (2012)
NOW That’s What I Call A Million [US] (2014)
NOW That’s What I Call Movies [UK] (2015)
While We’re Young: Motion Picture Soundtrack (2015)
Best Songs from the Silver Screen (2015)
30 Todo Dia, Vol. 2 (2015)
100 Hits - Power Ballads (2017)
Now That’s What I Call Running 2017 [UK] (2017)
NOW That’s What I Call Tailgate Anthems [US] (2017)
100 Hits The Best Rock Album (2018)
NOW That’s What I Call Dad Rock [UK] (2018)
NOW 100 Hits Power Ballads [UK] (2019)

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