Money, Marbles And Chalk

There's an old saying
That's been all around
Why, I heard it
Before I could walk

How somes got health
And somes got wealth
Others money
Marbles and chalk

I got money, marbles, and chalk, sweetheart
But I still feel like I'm poor
'Cause my money won't spend
And my marbles won't roll
And my chalk? It don't write anymore

While you were near me
I was happy and gay
Your presence made me
Feel so proud

But that you left me
It's a lonely old world
And I feel I'm alone
In a crowd

I got money, marbles, and chalk, sweetheart
But I still feel like I'm poor
'Cause my money won't spend
And my marbles don't roll
And my chalk? It won't write anymore

Now money and marbles and chalk
Are just fine
For a miser
Who loves only gold

But just give me a chance
To save our romance
'Cause I love you
With all of my soul

I got money, marbles, and chalk, sweetheart
But I still feel like I'm poor
'Cause my money won't spend
And my marbles won't roll
And my chalk? It don't write anymore

Everybody!

Money, marbles, and chalk, sweetheart
But I still feel like I'm poor
'Cause my money won't spend
And my marbles won't roll
And my chalk? It don't write anymore