Jimmy buffett, russ kunkel, jay oliver, roger guth, and peter mayer

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 mother load

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

chorus

it was a diamond as big as the ritz

what you gonna do with this, tell me

who's gonna save you when your 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

chorus

it way a diamond as big as the ritz

what you gonna do with this

who's gonna save you when your a slave to

the diamond as big as the ritz

coal under pressure

sparkle of treasure

crystalline measure

ornamental pleasure

in the corner of your eye

make a grown man cry

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

chorus

it was a diamond as big as the ritz

what you gonna do with this

who's gonna save you when your a slave to

the diamond as big as the ritz

chorus

it was a 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