Since this recession I'm losing my baby,
Because the times are getting so hard
Yes, since this recession I'm losing my baby,
Because the times are getting so hard
Yes, I have to stop running around,
Man, you know it's breaking my heart

Yes, I can't afford no liquor,
All I can buy is beer and wine
Yes, I can't afford no liquor people,
All I can buy is beer and wine
Well I can get my baby what she wants,
And she stays cross al the time, yes help me

Yes, please somebody,
Please go out to Washington for me
Yes, please, please somebody,
Please go out to Washington for me
Yes, think about us out here
Help me get out of this misery