You Can Make It If You Try

"You Can Make It If You Try" is a song written by Ted Jarrett and recorded by Gene Allison in 1957. In 1958, Allison's recording peaked at No. 3 on the U.S. Black Singles, and at No. 36 or at No. 37 (sources differ) on the U.S. Pop Singles, Billboard charts.

The song was covered by other artists, including The Rolling Stones (on their 1964 self-titled debut album),Gene Vincent and Buddy Guy.

In 1969, Sly and the Family Stone included a funk version of the song on the album Stand!. That version has been both covered and sampled by other artists.