Now If I Were A Bricklayer,

I Wouldn't Build Just Anything,

If I Was A Ballplayer,

I Wouldn't Play No Second String,

And If I Were Some Jewelry, Baby,

Lord, I'd Have To Be A Diamond Ring,

If I Was A Secret, You Know I Would Never Be Told,

If I Was A Jug Of Wine,

Lord, My Flavor Would Be Plenty Old,

I Could Be 'most Anything,

But It Got To Be 24-karat Solid Gold



Chorus:

I'm The Penthouse Pauper; I've Got Nothing To My Name

I'm The Penthouse Pauper; I've Got Nothing To My Name,

I Can Be 'most Anything,

'Cause When You Got Nothin' It's All The Same



If I Was A Gambler, You Know I'd Never Lose,

And If I Were A Guitar Player,

I'd Have To Play The Blues



If I Was A Hacksaw (hatchet), My Blade Would Be Razor Sharp,

If I Were A Politician, I Could Prove Money Could Talk,

You Can Find The Tallest Building,

Lord, You Know I'd Have The House On Top



Chorus:

I'm The Penthouse Pauper; I've Got Nothing To My Name

I'm The Penthouse Pauper; I've Got Nothing To My Name,

I Can Be 'most Anything,

'Cause When You Got Nothin' It's All The Same