Rags to richestony bennettwritten by richard adler and jerry rosscharted at # 1 in 1953later charted by sunny and the sunliners at # 45 in 1963later charted by elvis presley at # 33 in 1971i know i'd go from rags to richesif you would only say you careand though my pocket may be emptyi'd be a millionairemy clothes may still be torn and tatteredbut in my heart i'd be a kingyour love is all that ever matteredit's everything so open your arms and you'll open the door to ev'ry treasure that i'm hopin' for hold me and kiss me and tell me you're mine ever moremust i forever be a beggarwhose golden dreams will not come true?or will i go from rags to riches?my fate is up to you<instrumental break>must i forever be a beggarwhose golden dreams will not come true?or will i go from rags to riches?my fate is up to you