You're always askin' me for money You think it's growin' on the trees I don't think that you're so funny Can't you see when a man is on his knees These are hard times, baby These are hard times, baby These are hard times, baby, Getting harder all the time You're always leavin' me so lonely So you can run all over town I used to be your one and only But now I see, you would kick me when I'm down These are hard times, baby These are hard times, baby These are hard times, baby, Getting harder all the time Yes, they are Well, now I've run right out of money You're telling me this time we're through You better watch behind you, honey Cause all your trouble's gonna catch right up with you These are hard times, baby These are hard times, baby These are hard times, baby, Getting harder all the time These are hard times, baby, Getting harder all the time.