Money Honey
The Drifters Featuring Clyde McPhatter Lyrics

You know, the landlord rang my front door bell
My landlord visited me at my doorstep

I let it ring for a long, long spell
I ignored him for a considerable amount of time

I looked through the window, I peeked through the blind,
I secretly watched him from my house

And asked him to tell me what was on his mind.
And asked him directly what he wanted

He said, "Money, honey!
He said that he needs money

Money, honey!
Money is what he wants

Money, honey,
Money is a necessity

If you want to get along with me."
If I want to maintain a good relationship with him, I need to pay him

I was cleaned and skinned and so hard-pressed
I was broke and desperate for money

I called the woman that I love the best
I called my true love for help

I finally reached my baby 'bout a half past three
I finally got a hold of her at 3:30 am

She said, "I'd like to know what you want with me."
She asked me why I called her so late

I said, "Money, honey!
I said that I need money

Money, honey!
Money is what I need

Money, honey,
Money is a necessity

If you want to get along with me."
In order for her to help me, I need to pay her

She screamed and said, "What's wrong with you?
She was angry and frustrated with me

From this day on, our romance is through."
She broke up with me

I said, "Tell me, baby, face to face
I asked her to tell me what the problem was in person

A-how could another man take my place?"
I wondered how she could leave me for someone else

She said, "Money, honey!
She told me that I only care about money

Money, honey!
Money is all I think about

Money, honey,
Money is my priority

If you want to get along with me."
If I want to fix things with her, I need to change my ways regarding money

Well, I learned my lesson and now I know
I have learned from my mistakes

The sun may shine and the wind may blow
Things may change and be uncertain

Women may come, and the women may go,
People may come in and out of my life

But before I say I love 'em so,
Before I commit to anyone,

I want-- money, honey!
I want to make sure I am financially secure

Money, honey!
Money is important to me

Money, honey,
Money is necessary

If you want to get along with me.
If you want to be with me, you need to understand my priorities regarding money

(If you want to get along) Well, make some money
If you want to fit into my life, you must work to make money

(If you want to get along) Well, I ain't jivin' you, honey
This is not a joke, I am serious about the importance of money

(If you want to get along) You better give up some money
If you want to be involved with me, you will need to contribute financially

If you want to get along with me.
Ultimately, money is key to a positive relationship with me