The Kinks — The Moneygoround

[Verse 1] Robert owes half to Grenville Who, in turn, gave half to Larry, who Adored my instrumentals And so he gave half to a foreign publisher He took half the money That was earned in some far distant land Gave back half to Larry And I end up with half of goodness knows what [Bridge] Can somebody explain Why things go on this way? I thought they were my friends I can't believe it's me I can't believe that I'm so green [Chorus] Eyes down, round and round Let's all sit and watch the money-go-round Everyone take a little bit here and a little bit there Do they all deserve money from a song that they've never heard? They don't know the tune and they don't know the words But they don't give a damn There's no end to it I'm in a pit and I'm stuck in it The money goes 'round and around and around And it comes out here When they've all taken their share [Verse 2] I went to see a solicitor and my story was heard and the writs were served On the verge of a nervous breakdown I decided to fight right to the end But if I ever get my money I'll be too old and grey to spend it [Outro] Oh, but life goes on and on And no one ever wins And time goes quickly by Just like the money-go-round I only hope that I'll survive