Simple Economics

[Verse 1] The volunteers were tired Heads were hanging low The news had spoiled their appetite For stuffing envelopes Twelve points was an awful lot To be down in the polls With only two weeks to go Shouldering the phone Loosening his tie His running mate on pricks and pins Hovering beside The candidate wrote furiously As if to save his life Then hung up the phone And spoke with great conviction [Chorus] When you're nothing but a boyfriend Dangling by a thread Keep in mind the bottom line Diamonds are a girl's best friend [Verse 2] Inches from the goal One thing on his mind To get behind her desk and make Some big decisions Power can be such a tease You're always wanting more It's good to know that just like sex It can be paid for [Chorus]