Diamond As Big As The Ritz Lyrics - Jimmy Buffett

-Verse- 

Hidden in the mountains 

Under the earth and stone 

A cubic mile of perfection 

A treasure no one has known 

One man came upon this motherload 

Built himself a thousand room chateau 

-Verse- 

He's the emperor of diamonds 

Master of the prize 

He's got a hold on happiness 

And all that money can buy 

Everyday he lives in fascination 

This is not an everyday temptation 

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-Chorus- 

It's the diamond as big as the Ritz 

What you gonna do with this, tell me 

Who's gonna save you when you're a slave to 

The diamond as big as the Ritz 

-Verse- 

A blessing can become a curse 

If you keep it to yourself 

Your own exaggeration 

Is not so good for your health 

It's the prophecy of the unattainable dream 

If you take one look behind the shine 

It doesn't always gleam 

Everyday he lives in fascination 

This is not an everyday temptation 

-Repeat Chorus- 

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All the seeds you've sown 

-Verse- 

Greed can crumble castle walls 

Greed can purchase you thrills 

Power is a dangerous thing 

It can maim it can kill 

It's the prophecy of the unattainable dream 

If you take one look behind the shine 

It doesn't always gleam 

-Repeat Chorus -