He said you've got the good to make the big time And then he puffed on his cigar We'll make a killing, we'll get top billing I'm gonna make you a star First we'll improve a bit on Mother Nature I got a doctor friend you'll see Imagination plus augmentation Voila, a brand new me!
To get to the big time You need big time looks A shady accountant Who can cook the books A couple of well-placed friends Some dynamite eight by tens Before you can reap Those big time dividends
Before you know it I was movin' up there Dom Perignon and caviar A late night \"Yes Sir\" leads to good press Sir And takes a girl pretty far So now my name's in lights about the title Or it's not on the dotted line On the back-lots now, I call the shots now When there's a contract to sign
To get to the big time You need big time looks A shady accountant Who can cook the books A couple of well-placed friends Some dynamite eight by tens Before you can reap Those big time dividends
I hit the right places I cover my bases I do what I have to Smile till it hurts, baby Wear shorter skirts, baby Cry in a pinch, baby But I won't dare Give a single square inch, baby
To get to the big time You need big time looks A shady accountant Who can cook the books A couple of well-placed friends Some dynamite eight by tens Before you can reap Those big time dividends