E
Broke and lonely in Kansas
My baby said goodbye
When I found her in New Orleans
I said, give me one more try
          A
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
          E
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
          A
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
B             E
No, I'm not a poor boy

All the time I had money
She was at my side
We can have those times again
Don't you run away or hide
          A
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
          E
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
          A
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
B             E
No, I'm not a poor boy

A
Wish I had a picture of that look on your face
F#
When you saw me walking up to you in your place
E
Just when you were thinking I was forever gone
F#                            B
I came in from nowhere like a wind on a storm

E
Lady Luck has been so good
After all this time
I can buy you anything you want
It's all here on the line
          A
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
          E
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
          A
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
B             E
No, I'm not a poor boy, yeah!

A
If you don't believe me take a look at my car
F#
People look at me like I was some movie star
E
In my brand new suit I knock the ladies all dead
F#                             B
What more can I do to make you shake up your head

F#
Rich and famous in Kansas
Now I'll have to go
Why should I stay in New Orleans?
It don't matter anymore
          B
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
          F#
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
          B
I'm not a poor boy (oh no)
C#            F#
No, I'm not a poor boy

I'm not a poor boy
I'm not a poor boy
I'm not a poor boy