Money's Too Tight To Mention

Simply Red

Compositor: John / William Valentine

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

Money's too tight to mention
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Cutbacks!
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We're talking 'bout the dollar bill
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And that old man who's over the hill
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Now what are we all to do
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When money's got a hold on you
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Money's too tight etc.
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We're talking 'bout money money
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We're talking 'bout money money
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Yeah I'm Talk Ronnie
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I'm Talk 'bout Ronnie Ronnie
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I'm Talk 'bout Ronnie Ronnie
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I'm Talk 'bout Ronnie Ronnie
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Did The Earth move for you Nancy
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Did The Earth move for you Nancy
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Did The Earth move for you Nancy
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Did The Earth move for you Nancy
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Yeah, I'm Talk Nancy
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Yeah, I'm Talk Nancy
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Yeah, I'm Talk Nancy
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Yeah, I'm Talk Nancy
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Yeah, I'm Talk Nancy
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Yeah, I'm Talk Nancy
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Yeah, I'm Talk Nancy
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Yeah, I'm Talk Money
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Yeah, Yeah, Yeah ! Hey !
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Money, Money, Money, Money !
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Money's Too Tight
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Money's Too Tight
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Money's Too Tight
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Money's Too Tight
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Money's Too Tight
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Money's Too Tight
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Money's Too Tight
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Money's Too Tight Too Mention