Princess In Rags Lyrics - Singles - Gene Pitney

There's a girl who lives down the track 

In a little shack made of timber wood 

And her clothes are all hand-me-downs 

From the folks in town who treat her so good 

Though she hasn't got a dime 

I'm so proud that she's all mine 

Cause to me she's a princess in rags 

Now her dad, he's a worn-out man 

Prayin' if he can make enough to eat 

And her mom cleans for everyone 

Till the day is done just to make ends meet 

All her wealth is in her charms 

And the sweetness of her arms 

How I love my poor princess in rags 

I know some day I'll find a way 

To take her out of this old place 

I'll work and slave, scrimp and save 

To change her rags to silk and lace 

Though it hurts and my body aches 

From the pain it takes just to set things right 

But for now I must be content 

With each moment spent in her arms each night 

She's the only girl for me 

And some day it's gotta be 

Just me and my princess in rags 

She's the only girl for me 

And some day it's gotta be 

Just me and my princess in rags