You know, the landlord rang my front door bell. I let it ring for a long, long spell. I went to the window, I peeped through the blind, And asked him to tell me what was on his mind. He said, [Chorus:] "Money, honey, a-huh-huh Money, honey. Money, honey, if you wanna get along with me." Well, I screamed and I hollered, I was so hard-pressed. I called the woman that I loved the best. I finally got my baby 'bout half past three, She said I'd like to know whatcha want with me. I said, [Chorus] Well, I said "Tell me baby, what's wrong with you? From this day on our romance is through?" I said "Tell me baby, face to face How could another man take my place?" She said [Chorus] Well, I've learned my lesson and now I know The sun may shine and the winds may blow. The women may come and the women may go, But before I say "I love you so" I want [Chorus]