I'm fresh outta gumption
Not straight outta Compton.
I think that's in California.

I'd like to borrow a cup of gumption, please
If you can spare some.
If you can fit it into a cup for me, in the amount I need.

I like my gumption cherry flavoured
But not too sweet, just a little tart
That's how I like my gumption brought to me.

And I don't need gumption every day
Some days I just do without.
Lots of days.

I'm asking for a friend
Because my friend needs me to have gumption
So, see, it's not for me.

Oh, and one more thing
I don't really know what gumption is
But I've heard it can help me.

If you don't have any gumption to spare
Then my only alternative
Is to get a job.