If my face.... 
Ain't the top face on your totem pole 
Then I won't be on your totem pole at all 
If I can't be Top Dog then I won't be no doggie at all 

If I can't play.... 
First fiddle in your orchestra 
Then I won't play no fiddle at all 
If I can't be Top Dog then I won't be no doggie at all 

I just can't settle for a second place medal 
No, I just won't be shoved in to a second string love 

If you decide.... 
That you'll keep me 'round for just a stand-by 
Then I'd advise you to call the whole thing off 
If I can't be Top Dog then I won't be no doggie at all