(lari white/chuck cannon)

See that boy walking down the street
Thinks hes tough but he smiles so sweet
Snakeskin boots and a baseball cap
Bet youd like to meet a boy like that

Hes a little crazy hes a little loud
He loves to do what aint allowed
And he might talk too slow and drive too fast
But hed do any little thing I ask cause

Thats my baby
Thats my baby
Thats my diamond in the rough
But I can make him shine with my sweet love
Thats my baby

Hes a rebel wild and free
My mama says he aint right for me
Daddy prays hes just a phase Im going through
But one of these days their gonna love him too cause

Thats my baby
Thats my baby
Thats my diamond in the rough
But I can make him shine with my sweet love
Thats my baby

He aint no angel he aint no saint
But I dont worry bout what he aint
cause what he is, is something fine
And he lets me know that hes mine all mine

Thats my baby
Thats my baby
Thats my diamond in the rough
But I can make him shine with my sweet love
Thats my baby