Bm Em

Bm                        
   I been laid off  from work my rent is due
Em 
   My kids all need brand new shoes
Bm 
   So I went  to the bank to see what they could do
            Em 
They said  son looks like bad luck got a hold on you
 Bm 
Money's too tight to mention
        Em 
I can't get an unemployment extension
 Bm                          Em 
Money's too tight to mention
Bm 
   I went to my brother to see what he could do
Em 
   He said brother I'd like to help but I'm unable to
Bm                                
   So called on my father, father
Em 
Almighty father, he said

 Bm 
Money's too tight to mention
  Em 
Oh   money money money money
 Bm 
Money's    too tight to mention
       Em 
I can't even qualify for my pension

D                           Bm
  We're talking 'bout reaganomics
G         Em
 Oh lord down in the congress
D                           Bm
  They're passing all kinds of bills
G                           F#
  From down on capitol hill, we've tried it

 Bm 
Money's too tight to mention
          Em 
Cutbacks!
 Bm 
Money's too tight to mention
  Em 
Oh   money money money money

Bm Em   X2

D                                 Bm
  We're talking 'bout the dollar bill
G                        Em
  And that old man that's over the hill
D                         Bm
  Now what are we all to do
      G             F#                
When money's got a hold   on you

 Bm 
Money's too tight to mention
  Em 
Oh   money money money money
 Bm 
Money's too tight to mention
         Em 
Amero - money oh yeah