I fought real hard as tho I ran out the door, Decided to go to the grocery store I check my pocket claim for claim Had no money, so I got real mean Now I didn't have a penny to spare, All my pockets were just plain bare Then I began to feel funny, Thought about gettin' some quick easy money So I went to see a friend of mine To see if he was financially fine And he started talkin' of this and that About that time I grabbed my hat I went to see my dear sweet mother After that, I seen my brother And he started talkin' all that jive And all I wanted was to borrow a five I need some cash I got to have it fast Oh yeah-eehh-yea-heah Now you should understand my plea Will someone out there please listen to me? Five, ten, fifteen, or twenty Someone out there please give me some money I see ya jammin' at the Discoteque Well I'm not choosy, Write me a cheque You wonder why there's so much crime? People like me can't get a dime If there's anyone who understands me Let me hear you say "Mo-ney!" (Money!!) I need some cash I got to have it fast Oh yeah-eehh-yea-heah Well I know you ladies understand Just what I really need is a man A man who spends from four to two A man who has some equity Someone who is full of thrills, Someone who will pay my bills Now I don't have time to be no crew I just want someone to give me a clue I wanna know who's got the stash Cuz I really need some cash If there's anyone who understands me Let me hear you say "Mo-ney!" (Money!!) I need some cash I got to have it fast Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Gimme some cash Gimme some cash y'all Just a little money, Honey I need some cash