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

I use what I got
Take what I get
Give until 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
Pass every no, after no, after no, 'til I get a yes
I don't worry about what I'm not
I use what I got, yeah

I still got big dreams and a strong heart
I got a lot of real good friends who helped me get this far
I still got a lot of miles to go
It's a winding, uphill road
But I'll get there the only way I know

I use what I got
Take what I get
Give until 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
Pass every no, after no, after no, 'til I get a yes
I don't worry about what I'm not
I use what I got, yeah

Keep on rolling along, doing my best
Pass every no, after no, after no, 'til I get a yes
I don't worry about what I'm not
No, no, I don't worry about what I'm not
I use what I got, yeah