I've been laid off from work
My rent is due
My kids all need brand new
So I went to the bank to see what they could do
They said son looks like bad 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 to
So I called on my father, father
Oh my 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
We're talking 'bout Reaganomics
Oh Lord, down in the Congress
They're passing kinds of bills
From down on Capitol Hill, we've tried 'em
Money's too tight to mention
Cutback!
Money's too tight to mention
Oh money, money, money, money
We're talking 'bout money money
We're talking 'bout the bill
And that old man that's over the hill
Now what are we all to do
When money's got a on you
I'm talking 'bout Ronnie, Ronnie
Did the earth move for you, Nancy?
