You're always askin' me for money
You think it's growin' on the trees
I don't think that you're so funny
Can't you see when a man is on his knees

These are hard times, baby
These are hard times, baby
These are hard times, baby
Getting harder all the time

You're always leavin' me so lonely
So you can run all over town
I used to be your one and only
But now I see, you would kick me when I'm down

These are hard times, baby
These are hard times, baby
These are hard times, baby
Getting harder all the time
Yes, they are

Well, now I've run right out of money
You're telling me this time we're through
You better watch behind you, honey
Cause all your trouble's gonna catch right up with you
These are hard times, baby
These are hard times, baby
These are hard times, baby
Getting harder all the time

These are hard times, baby
Getting harder all the time