Broke and lonely in kansas My baby said goodbye When i found her in new orleans I said, give me one more try I'm not a poor boy (oh no) I'm not a poor boy (oh no) I'm not a poor boy (oh no) 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 I'm not a poor boy (oh no) I'm not a poor boy (oh no) I'm not a poor boy (oh no) No, i'm not a poor boy Wish i had a picture of that look on your face When you saw me walking up to you in your place Just when you were thinking i was forever gone I came in from nowhere like a wind on a storm Lady luck has been so good After all this time I can buy you anything you want It's all here on the line I'm not a poor boy (oh no) I'm not a poor boy (oh no) I'm not a poor boy (oh no) No, i'm not a poor boy, yeah! If you don't believe me take a look at my car People look at me like i was some movie star In my brand new suit i knock the ladies all dead What more can i do to make you shake up your head Rich and famous in kansas Now i'll have to go Why should i stay in new orleans? It don't matter anymore I'm not a poor boy (oh no) I'm not a poor boy (oh no) I'm not a poor boy (oh no) 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