Jimmy Buffett — Diamond as Big as the Ritz

[Verse 1] Hidden in the mountains Under the earth and stone A cubic mile of perfection A treasure no one has known One man came upon this motherload Built himself a thousand room chateau [Verse 2] He's the emperor of diamonds Master of the prize He's got a hold on happiness And all that money can buy Everyday he lives in fascination This is not an everyday temptation [Chorus] It's the diamond as big as the Ritz What you gonna do with this, tell me Who's gonna save you when you're a slave to The diamond as big as the Ritz [Verse 3] A blessing can become a curse If you keep it to yourself Your own exaggeration Is not so good for your health It's the prophecy of the unattainable dream If you take one look behind the shine It doesn't always gleam Everyday he lives in fascination This is not an everyday temptation [Chorus] It's the diamond as big as the Ritz What you gonna do with this, tell me Who's gonna save you when you're a slave to The diamond as big as the Ritz [Bridge] Coal under pressure, Diamond Sparkle of teasure, Diamond Crystalline measure, Diamond Ornamental pleasure, Diamond In the corner of your eye, Diamond Make a grown man cry, Diamond All the seeds you've sown [Verse 4] Greed can crumble castle walls Greed can purchase you thrills Power is a dangerous thing It can maim it can kill It's the prophecy of the unattainable dream If you take one look behind the shine It doesn't always gleam [Chorus] It's the diamond as big as the Ritz What you gonna do with this, tell me Who's gonna save you when you're a slave to The diamond as big as the Ritz It's the diamond as big as the Ritz What you gonna do with this, tell me Who's gonna save you when you're a slave to The diamond as big as the Ritz