Over by the palace wall
 I've not been dressed up since my graduation
 Haven't been around at all
 Look what happens when you reach the top
 The whole world is your oyster
 You walk 'round like a bleeding fop

 Meet me outside the curiosity shop
 No need to bring money
 Life can be so funny
 When you're hangin' around with the hoi polloi

 The countess wipes her nose upon her sleeve
 Doesn't think that we can see
 The Duke of Astinbury has to leave
 He's afraid to dance with me
 Look what happens when you've got it made
 Everyone respects us
 No more mingling with the local trade

 As the hostess checks the sky for rain
 Her fifteen year old daughter
 Drives the patriarchal letch insane

 We'll be hangin' around with the hoi polloi