Moneys Too Tight To Mention

I 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 son looks 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 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 Reaganomics.
Oh lord down in the congress.
They’re passing all kinds of bills.
From up there on Capitol Hill, we’ve tried it.
Money’s too tight to mention.
Oh money money money money.
Money’s too tight to mention.
Cutbacks!
We’re talking ’bout the dollar bill.
And that old man who’s over the hill.
Now what are we all to do.
When money’s got a hold on you.
Money’s too tight etc.
We’re talking ’bout money money.
We’re talking ’bout money money


Moneys Too Tight To Mention - The Valentine Brothers

I feel the chill wind of another Eighties revival blowing in. First we resurrect the fashion. Then we resurrect the music. Now it’s the turn of the economy. God help us all.