See the fees, how big they've grown.
But, friend, it hasn't been too long.
They weren't big.
I laughed at them and they got mad
when they realized that I just did
not give a fig.

Then the first check came
and I could sock my dough away
and it multiplied.
And my sales skills I then could thank
and all the way to Commerce Bank
I laughed 'til I cried.

We had such a lovely store.
Had folks come from years before
that new Costco.
It did surprise us, made us sloppy
but we outsold 'em Christmas Eve
two years ago.

And it would sure embarrass them
when Black Friday would come again
we'd beat them so
even though they would bring in
the chick who always lived in sin
on soap-opera show.

And money, I miss you
and I'm busted good
and I'd love to be with you
if only I could.

I parked the car, and I got mad
'cause space was far and really bad
but what the hell.
'Cause Susan at the register
she'd give my heart a big blister.
I loved her well.

I got there unexpectedly
and saw her shouting joyously.
Such loud hijinks.
I asked her why, that's when she said,
"My darling, I've been promoted!"
We had some drinks.

And money, I miss you
and I'm busted good
and I'd love to be with you
if only I could.

One day when I was not at work
the word came down from corporate jerk
the layoffs came.
Now all I have is memories
of money, and Sue wakes up nights
to curse their name.

And now my life's an empty stage
where I just make minimum wage
it breaks my heart.
And store where Sue and I had met
is something awful, we regret:
A big Wal-Mart.

And see the fees, how big they've grown!
But, friend, it hasn't been too long!
They weren't big!
I laughed at them and they got mad
when they realized that I just did
not give a fig!