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Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On but the Rent Lyrics by Gwen Guthrie

Good To Go Lover

1986

[Intro]
Bill collector's at my door
What can you do for me?
Hey
No romance without finance
No romance without finance
[Verse 1]
Boy, nothin' in life is free
That's why I'm askin' you what can you do for me
I've got responsibilities
So I'm lookin' for a man whose got money in his hands
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
You got to have somethin' if you wanna be with me
Oh, life is too serious, love's too mysterious
A fly girl like me needs security
[Chorus]
'Cause ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me
[Post-Chorus]
No romance without finance
I said no romance without finance
[Verse 2]
Boy, your silky ways are sweet
But you're only wastin' time if your pockets are empty
I've got lots of love to give
But I will have to avoid you if you're unemployed
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
You got to have somethin' if you wanna be with me
Oh, life is too serious, love's too mysterious
A fly girl like me needs security
[Chorus]
'Cause ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me
[Post-Chorus]
No romance without finance
I said no romance without finance
No romance without finance
I said no romance without finance
[Bridge]
Oh, you look good to me
Your silky words are sweet
But your pockets sure look empty
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
You got to have somethin' if you wanna be with me
Oh, life is too serious, love's too mysterious
A fly girl like me needs security
I said life is too serious, love's too mysterious
A fly girl like me needs security
[Chorus]
'Cause ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me
[Post-Chorus]
No romance without finance
No romance without finance
No romance without finance
I said no romance without finance
[Outro]
What can you do for me?
Oh, you look good to me
Your silky words are sweet
But your pockets sure look empty
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
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Gwen Guthrie

Gwen Guthrie

About “Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On but the Rent” by Gwen Guthrie

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