10cc — 18 Carat Man of Means

[Verse 1: Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley & (Graham Gouldman)] I need some money to open doors I won't bend over or lick your paws You got me red, I'll get me black My tar town checks come bouncin' back He wears my suit to make a good impression He didn't come here for no mad concession Don't rip me off 'Cause I'm a Blue chip (Long hair) Gilted (Weirdo) Carte blanche, bona fide Eighteen carat man of means [Verse 2: Eric Stewart & Lol Creme] My joint account goes up in smoke Your drinkin' scotch, I'm drinkin' coke Man, he's gonna be a star Stick with him babe and you'll go far I've said so baby, what you want of me I'm already signed up to NSB [Chorus: Group] They're alright Yeah yeah yeah They're alright Yeah yeah yeah They're alright Yeah yeah yeah They're alright Yeah yeah yeah They're alright Yeah yeah yeah They're alright Yeah yeah yeah [Verse 3: Eric Stewart] You laughed at me when I was down You thought our Harry would devalue the pound Worn out with you, yeah and I saw red You're holding my hand, but you shake my head [Chorus: Group] You're alright Yeah yeah yeah You're alright Yeah yeah yeah You're alright Yeah yeah yeah You're alright Yeah yeah yeah You're alright Yeah yeah yeah You're alright Yeah yeah yeah