Yes, time is hard, babyAnd hustlin' is really onYes, time is hard, babyAnd hustlin' is really onPrices are high, darlin'And all the good jobs are goneSorry to say, babyThings ain't what they used to beSorry to say, babyThings ain't what they used to beYou better get your job, babyTired of you worryin' meYou made a lot of money, babyBut you never saved a dimeYes, you made a lot of money, babyBut you never saved a dimeIf you didn't save yours, mamaAin't no fault of mineYes, time is hard, babyAnd hustlin' is really onYes, time is hard, babyAnd hustlin' is really onPrices are high, darlin'And all the good jobs are gone