Originally recorded by US R&B duo The Valentine Brothers, ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’ became a Top 30 hit in both the UK and US when it was covered by Simply Red for the lead single from their 1985 debut album, ‘Picture Book.’Highlight lyrics you want to quote as your Facebook status then click the ‘Post’ button.
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Verse 1I 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
ChorusMoney's too tight to mention
I can't get an unemployment extension
Money's too tight to mention
Verse 2I 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
ChorusMoney'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 3We talk about reaganomics
Oh lord down in the congress
They're passing all kinds of bills
From down Capitol Hill (we've tried them)
ChorusMoney's too tight to mention
Money, money, money, money
We're talkin' about money, money
We're talkin' about money, money
We're talkin' 'bout the dollar bill
And that ol' man that's over the hill
Now what are we all to do
When the money's got a hold on you?
Money's too tight to mention
Oh money, money, money, money
Money's too tight to mention
Amero-money, oh yeah
We're talkin' about money, money
We're talkin' about money, money
We're talkin' about money, money
We're talkin' about money, money
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Simply Red Money's Too Tight (to Mention) lyrics added on 11th Jul 2012
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