Yo, I used to count pennies, dreams were blurry Sleeping on couches, feeling sorry Momma stressed, trying to make ends meet Dad nowhere to be found, life incomplete Schoolyard taunts, "you're just a loser" But I held my head high, kept my focus truer Hustled after school, every single day Mowed lawns, washed cars, found a better way Chorus: From rags to riches, that's the story Climbing the ladder, reaching for glory Never let 'em doubt, never let 'em see The pain I endured, the fight to be free Verse 2: Nights were lonely, tears would fall But I'd pick myself up, and answer the call Education was my key, my golden ticket Studied hard, focused, didn't let 'em dictate College loans, a mountain to climb But I worked two jobs, put in overtime building my brand One step at a time Bridge: It wasn't easy, the road was long But I never gave up, my spirit was strong The scars remain, reminders of the past But they fuel my fire, make me stand strong Chorus: From rags to riches, that's the story Climbing the ladder, reaching for glory Never let 'em doubt, never let 'em see The pain I endured, the fight to be free