"Money (That's What I Want)" lyrics

"Money (That's What I Want)"
(originally by Barrett Strong)

The best things in life are free
But you can keep 'em for the birds and bees

Now give me money (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want) yeah
That's what I want

Your loving give me a thrill,
But your loving don't pay my bills

Now give me money (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want) yeah
That's what I want

Money don't get everything it's true
What it don't get I can't use

Now give me money (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want) yeah
That's what I want

Well, now give me money (that's what I want)
Whole lot of money (that's what I want)
Whoah yeah, I wanna be free (that's what I want)
Oh, money (that's what I want)
That's what I want, yeah (that's what I want)
That's what I want

Well, now give me money (that's what I want)
Whole lot of money (that's what I want, whoo)
Whoah, yeah, you know I need money (that's what I want)
Now give me money (that's what I want, whoo)
That's what I want, yeah (that's what I want)
That's what I want


Thanks to Flashlight for correcting these lyrics.
Writer(s): George Roger Waters
"Money (That's What I Want)" was one of three Motown Records songs which were covered by The Beatles for their second UK album "With The Beatles" (1963) and their US album "The Beatles' Second Album" (1964). Other two songs were "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" and "Please Mr. Postman".
George Martin played piano on this song.
This song was performed by The Beatles with Pete Best at drums at their audition for Decca Records in 1962, when they failed to sign a deal.