Charted: 1986 Peaked at #28 Elektra -- 69528 From the album "Picture Book" B-Side "Picture Book" (dub)
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 you, but, I'm unable 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 pension
We talk about Reaganomics Oh, Lord, down in the Congress They're passing all kinds of bills From down Capitol Hill (we've tried them)
Money's too tight to mention (cut backs) Money's too tight to mention Oh, money, money, money, money We're talkin' about money, money We're talkin' about money, money We're talkin' about money, money We're talkin' about money, money We're talkin' about money, money We're talkin' about money, money We're talkin' about money, money, money, money, money
We're talkin' 'bout the dollar bill And the old man who's over the hill Now what are we all to do When the money's got a hold on you
Money's too tight to mention Oh, money, money, money, money Money's too tight to mention Dinero, money, oh, yeah I'm talkin' about money, money I'm talkin' about money, money I'm talkin' about money, money I'm talkin' about money, money Yeah, I'm talkin' about I'm talkin' about money, money I'm talkin' about money, money I'm talkin' about money, money