Now if I was a bricklayer. I wouldn't build just anything;. And if I was a ball player. 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 were a secret Lord I never would be told.. If I were a jug of wine Lord my flavor would be old.. I could be most anything. But it got to be twenty-four karat solid gold oh.. If I were a gambler You know I'd never lose. And if I were a guitar player. Lord I'd have to play the blues.. If I was a hacksaw My blade would be razor sharp.. If I were a politician I could prove that monkeys talk.. You can find the tallest building. Lord I'd have me the house on top.. Oh let's go!. All right keep going!. I'm the Penthouse Pauper;. I got nothing to my name.. I'm the Penthouse Pauper; baby. I got nothing to my name.. I can be most anything. 'Cause when you got nothing it's all the same.. Oh let's move to this song!. Lord look at my penthouse..