Song Description
A humorous country/honky tonk look at surviving on what's left of a paycheck after deductions are taken out.
| Song Length |
3:25 |
Genre |
Country - Honky Tonk, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Amiable, Affable |
Subject |
Present, Money |
| Similar Artists |
Toby Keith, Randy Travis |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Too Much Month
Verse 1:
I've been working my fingers down to the bone
But these credit card people won't leave me alone;
I'm putting in twenty five hours a day,
But the taxman wants to take it all away;
My wife says you gotta keep keeping on, honey;
The Ex says send me that alimony.
Chorus:
Too much living's got my bank account shrinkin';
Too much more of this will drive me back to drinkin';
This situation's making me a nervous wreck;
There's just too much month at the end of my paycheck.
Verse 2:
I've been rolling up quarters and clipping coupons;
Granddaddy says I know what you're goin' through, son;
A dollar used to go further now, as I recall;
Didn't have to rob old Peter just to pay back Paul:
Guess I'll keep this job, 'cause I can't afford to quit it;
My credit report looks like a hurricane hit it.
Chorus:
Too much living's got my bank account shrinkin';
Too much more of this will drive me back to drinkin';
Situation's making me a nervous wreck;
There's just too much month at the end of my paycheck.
Bridge:
Week one, I get to have a little fun;
Week two, I do the best I can;
But by the time three and four roll round,
It's Lord have mercy on this working man.
Verse 3B:
I've got some rainy day money
And I'm trying not to touch it;
But this champagne taste is killing my beer budget.
Chorus:
Too much living's got my bank account shrinkin';
Too much more of this will drive me back to drinkin';
Situation's making me a nervous wreck;
There's just too much month at the end of my paycheck.
© 1996 Scott L. Shelly
Crab King Music (ASCAP)