[Verse 1] I've 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 Gotta hold on you [Chorus] Money's too tight to mention I can't get an unemployment extension Money's too tight to mention [Verse 2] I went to my brother To see what he could do He said brother like to help you But I'm unable to So I called on my father, father Oh, my father He said [Chorus] 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 [Verse 3] We talk about reaganonics Oh lord down in the congress They're pa**ing all kinds of bills From down capitol hill, we've tried them [Chorus] Money's too tight to mention (cut-back!) Money, money, money, money Money's too tight to mention You never hold money [Verse 3] We're working nine to five [?] falling to love I don't need the love [?] I need to [?] Talking about money [???] [Chorus] Money's too tight to mention Money's too tight Oh money, oh money, oh Money's too tight to mention Money's too tight Too tight to mention [?] Money's too tight to mention Money's too tight Money's too tight to mention Money's too tight Too tight to mention Money's too tight to mention Money's too tight