I'm not in a position to maintain you The way that you're accustomed to Can't take you out to fancy places Like other fellows that I know can do I'm only able to romance you & make you tingle with delight Financially, I'm a pauper But when it comes to lovin' I'm alright Alright alright Don't show me what you're friends are wearing I really don't want to see Don't tell me what your friends are buying, girl 'Cause money doesn't grow on trees I got so many patches on my clothes, girl A hole in the bottom of shoe Financially, I'm a pauper But when it comes to lovin I'm alright Alright alright You do really think I can buy you girl Or drive you in a GT car If you're hungry, girl, I can't feed you For my money, girl, you won't get far Tell me about the things that excite you That makes you tingle with delight Tell me where to hold & touch you So you got to tell me, I'm alright Alright alright