You think it's tough
And you've had enough
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
Expect no help
From someone else
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
CHORUS
Bootstraps
Oh bootstraps
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
Your rent is due
The kids need shoes
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
If you've got debt
Then why should I fret
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
If you are poor
Don't knock on my door
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
If you need food
That's just too bad dude
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
If you get stuck
That's just your bad luck
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
I'm your neighbor
But not your caretaker
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
Thoughts and prayers
To show that I care
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
This is your own mess
May you be God blessed
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
