Times is hard, baby and the hustle is really on
Times is hard, baby, the hustle is really on
Prices are high now darlin'
and all the good jobs are gone

Sorry to say, baby
things ain't what they used to be
Sorry to say, baby
things ain't what they used to be
Better get yourself a job now, baby
I'm tired of you worrying me

Well, you made a lot of money, baby
but you never saved a dime
Yes, you made a lot of money, baby
but you never saved a dime
If you save yours now, mama, that ain't no fault of mine

Times is hard baby
and the hustle is really on
Times is hard baby
the hustle is really on
Prices are high now darlin'
and all the good jobs are gone