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 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