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)