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Now there's an old saying that's been all around
A E7                      A
I heard it before I could walk
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How some's got health and some's got wealth
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Others money, marbles and chalk

[Chorus]
A      D            A
Money, marbles and chalk, sweetheart
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But I still feel like I'm poor
A                     D            A
'Cause my money won't spend and my marbles won't roll
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And my chalk, it don't write anymore

[Verse]
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While you were near me I was happy and gay
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Your presence made me feel so proud
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But now that you left me, it's a lonely old world
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And I feel I'm alone in a crowd

[Chorus]
A      D           A
Money, marbles and chalk, sweetheart
A     E7                  A
But I still feel like I'm poor
A                     D            A
'Cause my money won't spend and my marbles won't roll
A      E7                       A
And my chalk, it don't write anymore

[Verse]
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Now the money and marbles and chalk are just fine
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For a miser who loves only gold
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But just give me a chance to save our romance
A        E7                      A
'Cause I love you with all of my soul

[Chorus]
A      D           A
Money, marbles and chalk, sweetheart
A     E7                  A
But I still feel like I'm poor
A                     D            A
'Cause my money won't spend and my marbles won't roll
A      E7                       A
And my chalk, it don't write anymore

[Chorus]
A      D           A
Money, marbles and chalk, sweetheart
A      E7                 A
But I still feel like I'm poor
A                     D            A
'Cause my money won't spend and my marbles won't roll
A      E7                       A
And my chalk, it don't write anymore