“It’s Money That I Love” by Randy Newman appears on his 1979 album, Born Again.
Newman is known for his caustic wit, and it shines in this satire of materialism in the U.S.
I don't love the mountains
And I don't love the sea
And I don't love Jesus
He never done a thing for me
I ain't pretty like my sister
Or smart like my dad
Or good like my mama
It's money that I love
It's money that I love
They say that money
Can't buy love in this world
But it'll get you a half-pound of cocaine
And a sixteen-year old girl
And a great big long limousine
On a hot September night
Now that may not be love
But it is all right
One, two
It's money that I love
Wanna kiss you
Three, four
It's money that I love
Used to worry about the poor
But I don't worry anymore
Used to worry about the black man
Now I don't worry about the black man
Used to worry about the starving children of India
You know what I say now about the starving children of India?
I say, "Oh momma"
It's money that I love
It's money that I love
It's money that I love
It’s Money That I Love was written by Randy Newman.
It’s Money That I Love was produced by Lenny Waronker.
Randy Newman released It’s Money That I Love on Sat Aug 18 1979.