Cracker Jack Ring

Diamond captures the light
Holds it inside, like a genie in a genie lamp
Look at it shine, it catches the eye and it flashes when you move your hand
So show it to your friends
Wave it 'round and then say, "Love is an expensive thing,"
Let everybody see you're worth it all to me
That ain't no cracker jack ring

I took you by surprise, baby, didn't I, when I got down on my knees?
In a public place, and every staring face – let 'em all stare at me
When you really love a song you can hold out for so long, then you just cut loose and sing
I'm singing just for you
Baby, I'm your fool, and that ain't no cracker jack ring

Twenty-four carats, you know, set in a band of fine, white gold

I worked a whole year – toil, sweat and tears, and I sold my red Trans Am
Baby, I don't mind – I'd do it anytime, just to put that ring on your hand
It's just a little stone, and don't think I don't know you could do a lot better than me
I'm such a lucky guy and, baby, that is why that ain't no cracker jack ring

Diamond captures the light
Holds it inside, like a genie in a genie lamp
Look at it shine, it catches the eye and it flashes when you move your hand
Go show it to your friends
Wave it 'round and then say, "Love is an expensive thing,"
Let everybody see you mean it all to me
That ain't no cracker jack ring
It's just a little stone
Don't think I don't know you could do a lot better than me
I'm such a lucky guy – baby, that is why, well, that ain't no cracker jack ring