Times is hard, baby and the hustle is really on Times is hard, baby, the hustle is really on Prices are high now darlin', and all the good jobs are gone Sorry to say, baby, things ain't what they used to be Sorry to say, baby, things ain't what they used to be Better get yourself a job now, baby, I'm tired of you worrying me Well, you made a lot of money, baby, but you never saved a dime Yes, you made a lot of money, baby, but you never saved a dime If you save yours now, mama, that ain't no fault of mine Times is hard baby and the hustle is really on Times is hard baby, the hustle is really on Prices are high now darlin', and all the good jobs are gone