Make It Rain

Some wealthy ones like you laugh down on the common folk like me

And making bets to what degree a fool we are

From your rose-colored windows you see yourself above us

Standing in the mud gazing at the stars

But the rich and poor have in common the common cold

The heartburn and the heartaches and put our pants on just the same

Your wealth don't make you better

Babe, 'cause I can tread water, babe

As long as you think you can make it rain

While you got your raising girl and your diamond-studded world

I got pulled up on the hungry side of town

Cut my teeth on bacon rind, and ain't no hide as thick as mine

But it might be fun awhile to be your clown

So get your whip and do your thing and I'll run around the ring

Riding a white horse wearing armor, too

Ah, but I don't easy fluster, babe, I'll be your court jester, babe

But don't think you won't pay the fiddler, too

Back when you put your hand in mine, it was a shocking thing to find

Water hot, current strong and wet

You had me struggling for a time dangling on your line

But never fear, this fish will never fret

While you're playing with my mind

I'll be playing with your money, honey

As long as your account can stand the drain

I'll fan the flame and make it hotter '

Cause I think I can walk on water

As long as you think you can make it rain

I think if I hang around awhile and study your style

I'll come out a wiser man at least

'Cause the last time anyone as grand as you appeared

They looked around and found a brand new start up in the East

Ah, but I don't see no halo, just a little girl with a lot of gold

Wanting one more trinket for your golden chain

Well, you got a hot one hanging, kid, don't let 'em say you never did

Your best, be my guest, and make it rain

Make it rain, make it rain