Nobody ever thought I'd make it in this town
They all said I should leave my truck packed
And turn right back around
They said I didn't have it what it takes
I needed money and a pretty face
But I'd just look at them and say

I use what I got
Take what I get
Give till I ain't got nothing left
Then I give it some more
Keep on climbing up that mountain
Keep trucking along
Work up a sweat
Past every no after no after no till I get a yes
I don't worry 'bout what I'm not
I use what I got

I've still got big dreams and a stong heart
I've got a lot of real good friends
Who helped me get this far
I've still got a lot of miles to go
It's a winding up hill road
But I'll get there the only way I know

I use what I got
Take what I get
Give till I ain't got nothing left
Then I give it some more
Keep on climbing up that mountain
Keep trucking along
Work up a sweat
Past every no after no after no till I get a yes
I don't worry 'bout what I'm not
I use what I got

Keep on rolling along
Doing my best
Past every no after no after no till I get a yes
I don't worry 'bout what I'm not... no no..
I don't worry 'bout what I'm not
I use what I got