SIMPLY RED - Money's Too Tight To Mention lyrics

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I been laid off from work my rent is due<br>My kids all need brand new shoes<br>So I went to the bank to see what they could do<br>They said son looks like bad luck got a hold on you<br><br>Money's too tight to mention<br>I can't get an unemployment extension<br>Money's too tight to mention<br><br>I went to my brother to see what he could do<br>He said brother I'd like to help but I'm unable to<br>So called on my father, father<br>Almighty father, he said<br><br>Money's too tight to mention<br>Oh money money money money<br>Money's too tight to mention<br>I can't even qualify for my pension<br><br>We're talking 'bout reaganomics<br>Oh lord down in the congress<br>They're passing all kinds of bills<br>From up there on capitol hill, we've tried it<br><br>Money's too tight to mention<br>Oh money money money money<br>Money's too tight to mention<br>Cutbacks!<br><br>We're talking 'bout the dollar bill<br>And that old man who's over the hill<br>Now what are we all to do<br>When money's got a hold on you<br><br>Money's too tight etc.<br><br>We're talking 'bout money money<br>We're talking 'bout money money