"Don't Give Up 'til it's Over" is a really uplifting song by Johnny Duhan.

I’m a fan of The Dubliners, and particularly the group’s past lead vocalist, the late Roddy Drew.  You can view and hear (what a voice!) Ronnie Drew and the Dubliners here:

There’s also another version recorded in Japan, shortly after the earthquake-tsunami disaster of 11 March 2011:

Don't Give Up 'til it's Over (Lyrics)
by Johnny Duhan

Don`t give up till it`s over, don`t quit if you can
The weight on your shoulder will make you a stronger man

Grasp your nettle tightly, though it will burn
Treat your failures lightly, your luck is bound to turn

Don`t give up till it`s over, don`t quit if you can
The weight on your shoulder will make you a stronger man

Look at the autumn flowers how they wither and fade
With nature`s hidden powers, next year they`ll be re-made

Don`t give up till it`s over, don`t quit if you can
The weight on your shoulder will make you a stronger man

Watch the full moon rising, like a ghost of the sun
Oh, dawn will be more surprising, when a new day has begun

Don`t give up till it`s over, don`t quit if you can
The weight on your shoulder will make you a stronger man

Don`t give up till it`s over, don`t quit if you can
The weight on your shoulder will make you a stronger man

Beir bua agus beannacht.  Slan go foill!

Ed Murphy