The Moneygoround

[Verse 1]

Robert owes half to Grenville

Who, in turn, gave half to Larry, who

Adored my instrumentals

And so he gave half to a foreign publisher

He took half the money

That was earned in some far distant land

Gave back half to Larry

And I end up with half of goodness knows what

[Bridge]

Can somebody explain

Why things go on this way?

I thought they were my friends

I can't believe it's me

I can't believe that I'm so green

[Chorus]

Eyes down, round and round

Let's all sit and watch the money-go-round

Everyone take a little bit here and a little bit there

Do they all deserve money from a song that they've never heard?

They don't know the tune and they don't know the words

But they don't give a damn

There's no end to it

I'm in a pit and I'm stuck in it

The money goes 'round and around and around

And it comes out here

When they've all taken their share

[Verse 2]

I went to see a solicitor and my story was heard and the writs were served

On the verge of a nervous breakdown

I decided to fight right to the end

But if I ever get my money

I'll be too old and grey to spend it

[Outro]

Oh, but life goes on and on

And no one ever wins

And time goes quickly by

Just like the money-go-round

I only hope that I'll survive