Didn't have the money round to buy a Morry Thou
   Been around and seen a lot to shake me anyhow
   Begged and borrowed sometimes I admit I even stole
   The worse crime that I ever did was play some rock 'n roll.
  
   But the money's no good
   Just get a grip on yourself
   But the money's no good
   Just get a grip on yourself
  
   Suffering convictions on a two-way stretch inside
   The air in here is pretty thin, I think I'll go outside
   Committed for insanity and crimes against the soul
   The worst crime that I ever did was play some rock 'n roll.
  
   But the money's no good
   Just get a grip on yourself
   But the money's no good
   Just get a grip on yourself
  
   And you should know
  
   Now I find from week to week the sentence sticking fast
   Turn the corner, rub my eyes and hope the world will last
   Stranger from another planet welcome to our hole
   Just strap on your guitar and we'll play some rock 'n roll
  
   But the money's no good
   Just get a grip on yourself
   But the money's no good
   Just get a grip on yourself
  
   And you should know