Once I climbed up Then I was shot down Nobody helped me They just messed me around I love my woman It's plain to see The only true friend I ever had was me Up on the way I had plenty friends Whoa oh, I'm stuck below here That's where it ends I paid my own way Gave stuff for free 'Cause the only true friend I ever had was me A nice little living I made for myself Don't need no handouts From no one else Talk is cheap It can't ease no worries It's your own feet That take you down the road But I'm not worried My future's in my hands I'll keep it together I'm my own man I'm movin' on up now You wait and see The onliest man Who gave me a hand was me