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