Well, you went uptown riding in your limousine With your fine Park Avenue clothes You had the Dom Perignon in your hand And the spoon up your nose Well, they were all impressed with your Halston dress And the people that you knew at Elaine's And the story of your latest success You kept'em so entertained
Well, you had to be a big shot, didn't you You had to turn the party out You had to be a big shot, didn't you You had to open up your mouth You had to be a big shot, didn't you Always got to please the crowd You had to have the white hot spotlight You had to be a big shot last night
Well, they were all impressed with your Halston dress And the people that you kew at Elaine's And the story of your latest success You kept 'em so entertained Well, you're not sure of what you said last night And you're not sure that you want to know I'll give you one hint, honey You sure did put on a show
Well, you had to be a big shot, didn't you You had to always please the crowd You had to be a big shot, didn't you Always turn the party out You had to have the front page last night You had to open up your mouth You had to be a big shot, didn't you You had to have the front page last night
