My roots go back to Africa – noble kings and queens
A slave name ain’t no part of me – I got some different genes

That slave mentality is gone -‘ don’t live on no plantation
Change the game, change my name – don’t need no explanation

I’m the greatest, you better believe it – ain’t never been no doubt
Ask Cosell, I’m bad as hell – that’s what I’m talkin’ ’bout!

Tall and Tan….Quick and Pretty
I’ll change a lion to a kitty
Float like a butterfly…sting like a bee ..’cause
I’m the greatest……Muhammad Ali

Rope-a-dope is what I do – when it’s necessary
Acting, I’m just foolin’ you – ’cause what comes next is scary

From Philippines to Africa – New York to L.A.
Can’t no one beat this Black man – you hear me …what I say!

Say Goodbye to Cassius Clay – that ain’t my name no more
You best wake up, it’s time to change – that’s what I’m lookin’ for

Say Goodbye to Cassius Clay – it’s now Muhammad Ali
The world will know who is the greatest – and that man is ME!