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 extensino
   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