- Original by Barrett Strong hit # 23 in 1960.
- The Kingsmen #16 in 1964.
- Later a # 52 hit in 1966 for Junior Walker and the All Stars
- and a # 50 hit in 1980 for the Flying Lizards.
The best things in life are free
But you can keep them for the birds and bees
Now give me money
That`s what I want
That`s what I want, yeah
That`s what I want
You`re lovin` gives me a thrill
But you`re lovin` don`t pay my bills
Now give me money
That`s what I want
That`s what I want, yeah
That`s what I want
Money don`t get everything it`s true
What it don`t get, I can`t use
Now give me money
That`s what I want
That`s what I want, yeah
That`s what I want, wah
Money don`t get everything it`s true
What it don`t get, I can`t use
Now give me money
That`s what I want
That`s what I want, yeah
That`s what I want
Well now give me money
Ow, money
Wow, yeah, I wanna be free
Oh I want money
That`s what I want
That`s what I want, well
Now give me money
ow, money
Wow, yeah, you need money
now, give me money
That`s what I want, yeah
that`s what I want, yeah