You go to work, work hard all day  At the end of the week, you collect your pay  That's just where it's at  It's as simple as that  You pay your bills the best that you can  But the rising cost sure hurts a family man  While the rich man gets fat  it's as simple as that  And the money goes so fast it ain't funny  Your mind's made up to get that house on the hill  But you just don't know if you ever will  Because you can't get the cash  It's as simple as that  Cause the man from the bank, he won't give you a loan  Without putting a morgage on all that you own  A tit for a tat  It's a simple as that  And the money goes so fast it ain't funny  Before you know it the kids are all grown  And married off with kids of their own  And it's all in the past  It's as simple as that  You've reached the autumn of your life  And all that's left is you and your wife  And a dog and a cat  It's as simple as that  And the money goes so fast it ain't funny