Ain't Nothing Going On (But The Rent) - Gwen Guthrie 3:37

(Gwen Guthrie) 1986

Bill collectors at my door
What can you do for me?
Hey!

[No romance without finance]
[No romance without finance]

Boy, nothing in life is free
That's why I'm asking you
What can you do for me?
I've got responsibilities
So I'm lookin' for a man
Who's got some money in his hand

'Cause nothing from nothing
Leaves nothing
You gotta have something
If you wanna be with me
Cause life is too serious
Love's too mysterious
A flyin' girl like me
Needs security

'Cause ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You gotta have a J.O.B.
If you wanna be with me
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You gotta have a J.O.B.
If you wanna be with me
No romance without finance
I said no romance without finance

Boy, your silky lips are sweet
But we're only wasting time
If your pockets are empty
I got lots of love to give
But I will have to avoid
You if you're unemployed

'Cause nothing from nothing
Leaves nothing
You gotta have something
If you wanna be with me
Cause life is too serious
Love's too mysterious
A flyin' girl like me
Needs security

Cause ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You gotta have a J.O.B.
If you wanna be with me
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You gotta have a J.O.B.
If you wanna be with me
No romance without finance
I said no romance without finance
[No romance without finance]
I said no romance [without finance] without finance

Oh you look good to me
Your silky lips are so sweet
But your pockets sho' look empty

Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent

I'm looking for a man to put some money in my hand