I'm a pawnbroker, what do you want on your ring   I'm a pawnbroker, what do you want on your ring   See like every woman I loaned, they want the same old thing      Have to use my tester and see if will stand the test   Have to use my tester and see if will stand the test   Yes, I'm a pawnbroker, don't have nothing but the best      18 carat is o.k., but 14 carat will make the grade   18 carat is o.k., but 14 carat will make the grade   Yes, I'm a ring pawnbroker, don't have nothing but the best that's made      Yes, I'm a payin' pawnbroker, I pay the best price in town   Yes, I'm a payin' pawnbroker, I pay the best price in town   Well, if you don't believe me, baby, just lay your ring down      Yes, you may need money, baby, on your ring some day   Yes, you may need money, baby, on your ring some day   Well, you can't ever tell, what bad luck may come your way