They say the neon lights are bright in Hollywood
They say there's always magic in the air
But when you're walking down the street, and you ain't had enough to eat
The glitter rubs right and you're nowhere

They say the women treat you fine in Hollywood
But looking at them just gives me the blues
'Cause how you gonna make some time, when all you got is one thin dime?
And one thin dime won't even shine your shoes

They say that I won't last too long in Hollywood
I'll catch the Greyhound bus for home, they all say
But they're so wrong, I know they are, 'cause I can play this here guitar
And I won't quit till I'm a star in Hollywood