INTRO: Bb I am priceless, don't you know? Eb Bb But you broke me even so Bbmaj7 Eb Oh, shiny, golden diamond rings Bb Bbmaj7 Bb Your momma always said, you can't have nice things VERSE: Bb Held me tightly as you dared Eb Bb And when I cried out, you did not care Bbmaj7 Eb You stole my heart and bent my wings Bb Bbmaj7 Bb Your momma always said, you can't have nice things
CHORUS: F Eb Bb Oh, little boy with all your toys out in the yard F Eb Bb I gave you the moon, but you had to have the stars F Gm Took 'em from the sky and you left them in the dark Eb Bb 'Til they rusted right through VERSE: Bb Precious memories gone like that Eb Bb You can't ever buy them back F Eb No you cannot afford these dreams Bb Bbmaj7 Bb Like momma always said, you can't have nice things INSTRUMENTAL: Eb Bb F Bb OUTRO: Bb You can't keep me a lock and key Eb Bb Just to satisfy your needs Bb F Eb Oh, don't you know why the caged bird sings? Bb Bbmaj7 Bb Like momma always said you can't have nice things Bb F Bb Your momma always said you can't have nice things
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