She's a girl from the ghetto
Living life in slow mo
Walking streets so narrow
Dreaming of tomorrow

Graffiti paints her view
Hustle’s all she ever knew
Wishing for something new
Sky above so blue

Oh she’s a diamond in the rough
Living in a life so tough
Still she’s shining bright enough
Heart of gold beneath that bluff

Footsteps echo in the night
Searching for the city light
Trying hard with all her might
Fight for dreams out of sight

Oh she’s a diamond in the rough
Living in a life so tough
Still she’s shining bright enough
Heart of gold beneath that bluff

When the world feels cold and gray
She won’t let it lead her astray
Rising up come what may
Ghetto girl find her way