Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
I been laid off from work, my rent is dueMy kids all need brand new shoesSo I went to the bank to see what they could doThey said "Son, looks like bad luck got a hold on you"
Money's too tight to mentionI can't get an unemployment extensionMoney's too tight to mention
I went to my brother to see what he could doHe said "Brother I'd like to help but I'm unable to"So I called on my father, father, oh my fatherHe said:
Money's too tight to mentionOh money money money moneyMoney's too tight to mentionI can't even qualify for my pension
We're talking 'bout ReaganomicsOh Lord, down in the congressThey're passing all kinds of billsFrom down on Capitol Hill,We've tried it
Money's too tight to mentionCutback!Money's too tight to mentionOh money money money money
We're talking 'bout money money[7x]Money, money, money, money!
We're talking 'bout the dollar billAnd that old man that's over the hillNow what are we all to doWhen money's got a hold on you?
Money's too tight to mentionOh money, money, money, moneyMoney's too tight to mentionDinero, money, oh
I'm talking about money, money[4x]
Yeah, I'm talking about itI'm talking about Ronnie, Ronnie[3x]Did the earth move for you Nancy?[3x]
Yeah, I'm talkin', Nancy[repeated, and fade out]