(Rafferty/Egan)



Got to get back to the telephone,

Make some money from a complete unknown.

I know everything that I've got to say,

I know 'cause I'm a good businessman.



I can make you rich, I can make you a name,

Promise you the world if you'll play my game.

If you don't want to play it, don't bother me.

That's why I'm a good businessman.



A good businessman, a good businessman,

A good businessman, a good businessman.



If I find that you ain't got no trust in me,

Then it's time to use my psychology.

I can change your mind, I can turn you around,

I know 'cause I'm a good businessman.



Let me tell you now, I don't need your respect,

Seems to me there's one thing that you forget:

I ain't in this business to be friends with you,

That's why I'm a good businessman.



A good businessman, a good businessman,

A good businessman, a good businessman.



(instrumental break)



Got to get back to the telephone,

Make some money from a complete unknown.

I know everything that I've got to say,

I know 'cause I'm a good businessman.



I can make you rich, I can make you a name,

Promise you the world if you'll play my game.

If you don't want to play it, don't bother me.

That's why I'm a good businessman.



A good businessman, a good businessman,

A good businessman, a good businessman.



(instrumental fade out)





Gerry Rafferty & Joe Egan: Their songs, voices, guitars, pianos, mandolins and kazoos - and featuring their organs

Peter Robinson: Piano, Electric Piano, Hammond Organ, Pipe Organ, Synthesizer & Chimes

Gary Taylor: Electric Bass and Mini-Moog

Joe Jammer: Electric Guitar

Andrew Steele: Drums, Tambourines, Congas, Triangle, Chimes, Maracas, Wood Blocks, Cowbell, Claves and Jawbones

Bernie Holland: Electric Guitar

Chris Neale: Harmonica

Corky Hale: Harp

Chris Mercer: Tenor Sax

Steve Gregory: Tenor Sax

Mike Stoller: Electric Harpsichord

Strings arranged by Richard Hewson

Horns arranged by Mike Stoller