How Long Can A Man Be Poor

Things are rough on me lately
 And I don't know how much longer I can go on
 Things are rough on me lately
 And I don't know how much longer I can go on
 You know things just ain't right baby
 And I just don't feel like goin' on
 I got no change in my pocket
 And no money for groceries
 I got no change in my pocket
 And no money for groceries
 I got to find a way baby
 To help me in these miseries
 Things just ain't right baby
 And nothin' makes sense no more
 Things just ain't right baby
 And nothin' makes sense no more
 I want you to please, please tell me
 Just how long can a man be poor?
 My rent is overdue
 And I ain't got a job no more
 My rent is overdue
 And I ain't got a job no more
 I want you to please, please tell me baby
 How long can a man be poor?