love don't mean a thing

if i work hard every day

for my money

if i work my finger down to the bone

that ain't funny

now if i see

something i can't buy

i put a dollar down

then i try try try

to get my money

i need my money

a woman who ain't got a dime

i can't use her no

if she ain't got no cash money

i've got to refuse her

i need a woman

with a whole lotta will

so she help me

baby

help me pay my bill

i need my money

i've got to have money

i need lovin' to give me a livin'

so don't ask me i don't need forgivin'

i will stand up to count the cost

but i know i won't stand the loss

i need a woman

with a whole lotta will

she can help me pay my bill

i need my money

i want my money

before i say my prayers

i count my money

when i wake up

it has to be there

my money

you see

love--it don't mean a thing

when she loves you

she can't bring

can't bring you no money

i've got to have my money

lookin' for lovin'

i need a livin'