I've been laid off from work, my rent is due My kids all need brand new shoes So I went to the bank to see what they could do They said, sir, look like bad luck got a hold on you
Money's too tight to mention I can't get an unemployment extension Money's too tight to mention
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 I called on my father, father Almighty father, he said
Money's too tight to mention Oh, money, money, money, money Money's too tight to mention I can't even qualify for my pension
We're talking 'bout Reagan'omic's Oh Lord, down in the Congress They're passing all kinds of bills From down on Capitol Hill, we've tried it
Money's too tight to mention, cutback Money's too tight to mention Oh, money, money, money, money