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 would do
They said, “Son, looks like bad luck's 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 you, but I'm unable to"
So, I called on the Father
"Father, all mighty 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 talkin' about Reaganomics
Oh lord, in Senate and the Congress
They're passing all kinds of bills
Up there on Capitol Hill, now they're tellin' me
Money's too tight to mention (Cut-back!)
Oh, money, money, money, money
Money's too tight to mention
Dinero, money
I'm working 9 to 5, five days a week
For 40 hours, I'm on my feet
I don't make enough to survive
I need just some M-O-N-E-Y
They're talking 'bout "We're in recession"
When they know the world is in a depression
Now what are we all to do
When the economy's got a hold on you?
Said, money's too tight to mention
Money's too tight (too tight)
Oh money, oh money, oh
Money's too tight to mention
Money's too tight (Can't get an unemployment extension)
Money's too tight to mention (Money's too tight)