Never Had Nothin' When Times Were Good

The world's in a mess and everyone's broke
We're all in debt and that ain't no joke
Borrowing billions from lord knows who
and none of that money comes to me or you

Where does all the money go
Not this neighbourhood
I shouldn't really worry coz
I never had nothing when times were good 

Money's not evil, it's the people that use it
It can do good but too many abuse it
The rich get richer and the poor get had
That never changes, good times or bad 

Where does all the money go
Not this neighbourhood
I shouldn't really worry coz
I never had nothing when times were good 

Since the day that man invented money
There’s been nothing but pain
My pockets are empty and it sure ain't funny
Coz I don't know when I'll have some again 

So who is the lender, who's got the green
and is it real cash or just dots on a screen
and what was the deal to keep it all flowing
am I owned by some fat cat without even knowing 

Where does all the money go
Not this neighbourhood
I shouldn't really worry coz
I never had nothing when times were good 

I'm of the opinion that none of it's real
So here's an idea for a brand new deal
A simple plan with no hidden catch
Let's wipe the slate clean and start from scratch 

Where does all the money go
Not this neighbourhood
I shouldn't really worry coz
I never had nothing when times were good 

Where does all the money go
Not this neighbourhood
I shouldn't really worry coz
I never had nothing when times were good 

Written by Mark Cole (Copyright Control MCPS)
Mark Cole: vocals, guitar. Rick Edwards: guitar. Bill Blair: keyboards. Lyndon Webb: bass, backing vocals.
Marty Fitzgibbon: drums, backing vocals
Recorded at Monnow Valley Studios and Plump Hill Studios.
Engineered by Liam Ross and Felix Mercer (Monnow Valley) and Aaron Taylor (Plump Hill)