Wealthy man in a big ol' town
Had it all never felt down
But now he's got an empty crown
Lost it all can't be found
Once declared the city king
Now he's lost everything
Echoes of what life did bring
In his heart it still does sting
Riches to rags from up to down
No more wealth he wears a frown
Riches to rags lost his way
Traded gold for skies of gray
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Used to laugh with friends around
Now he walks on lonely ground
Seeking hope but it's not found
Silent tears they make no sound
High on life he used to fly
Now he's low beneath the sky
Dreams he had they've waved goodbye
All he's got are reasons why
Riches to rags from up to down
No more wealth he wears a frown
Riches to rags lost his way
Traded gold for skies of grey
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Used to laugh with friends around
Now he walks on lonely ground
Seeking hope but it's not found
Silent tears they make no sound
High on life he used to fly
Now he's low beneath the sky
Dreams he had they've waved goodbye
All he's got are reasons why
Riches to rags from up to down
No more wealth he wears a frown
Riches to rags lost his way
Traded gold for skies of grey
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh