Learn from my falls and I done paid my dues
I get back up to follow the path that I choose
And I know they'd love to see me in that star-maker machinery
But that spotlight just reveals all you have to lose

Some say I'm stubborn, and I'm sure that they're right
That old devil on my shoulder can put up a fight
So I don't give up so easy, but don't be alarmed
I don't mean ya, I don't mean ya, I don't mean ya no harm

Cause I made my way in this world
Just me, my wits and my girl
By the 904 and my word
That I claimed my place
Fate step on back, don't block my way again

Those old bootstraps are tattered and lean
But the rest of my hide is tidy and clean
I wake up to my woman asleep in my bed
It don't get any better, any better than this

Don't take it for granted, don't take it

Made my way in this world
Just me, my wits and my girl
By the 904 and my word
That I claimed my place
Fate step on back, don't block my way again