| I been laid off from work my rent is due
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| My kids all need brand new shoes
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| So I went to the bank to see what they could do They said Son looks like bad luck got a hold on you
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| Money’s too tight to mention
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| I can’t get an unemployment extension
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| Money’s too tight to mention
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| I went to my brother to see what he could do He said Brother I’d like to help but I’m unable to So called on my father, father
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| Almighty father, he said
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| Money’s too tight to mention
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| Oh money money money money
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| Money’s too tight to mention
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| I can’t even qualify for my pension
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| We’re talking 'bout reaganomics
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| Oh lord down in the congress
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| They’re passing all kinds of bills
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| From up there on capitol hill, we’ve tried it Money’s too tight to mention
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| Oh money money money money
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| Money’s too tight to mention
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| Cutbacks!
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| We’re talking 'bout the dollar bill
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| And that old man who’s over the hill
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| Now what are we all to do When money’s got a hold on you
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| Money’s too tight etc. |