It's Tough To Be Poor / "A song for everyone!" - Roderick Cook

IT'S TOUGH TO BE POOR
Music: Richard Currier
Words: Jim Piazza

I met a beggar on the street who asked me for a dime
But then he took a better look and said, Some other time
And handed me a dime, poor me!
My clothes are torn and dirty, Ive been a bit abused,
For in this crooked game of life, some are bound to lose.

You know IT'S TOUGH TO BE POOR
And I don't mean to sound sore
But when you're broke it's tough to be pure
Fate can play some dirty tricks cause ever since Ive been six , Its been kicks, kicks, kicks,
Yes sir its rough to be poor for Heaven knows whats in store,
If you should hear a knock on your door * * *
It could be the landlord giving you the axe
Or some cad who'll tie you to the railroad tracks,
Cant say it enough, its tough, IT'S TOUGH TO BE POOR.

My dreams are full of limousines and mansions in the sky,
If my imagination can be rich, then why cant I
But life has no reply, woe is me!
If Heaven thinks to call me when Judgment Day is due,
No doubt I'll walk through Paradise with cardboard in my shoe.

Things could be worse I suppose if somehow fate might have chose that I be just a fish in the sea
But I take a look around me and I wonder if those fish
Would mind company,
Oh gee IT'S TOUGH TO BE POOR Id like to settle the score, And trade my place with a millionaire
Tho his bed of roses has a thorn or two
Lead me to those and Ill muddle through,
Oh, if I could switch just once, not twice but once
Really be rich and switch without a hitch,
Out of my ditch cause IT'S TOUGH TO BE POOR!
©1987 currier/piazza music

Sung by: Roderick Cook

This "heartfelt" rendition was recorded in 1973 "on the heels" of Mr. Cook's legendary show, "Oh Coward!". You may also remember "that voice" from "Amadeus", "Garbo Talks", "Tails from the Crypt", "Silent Madness", "9 1/2 Weeks", Spellbinder or his reoccurring roles on "One Life To Live" and All My Children.
Sadly, Roderick died of a heart attack in Los Angeles, 1990.

Julie Wilson, "The Queen of Cabaret", recorded the song on her "Brothers & Sisters Volume Two" album on April 12th, 1975.

This "untimely tune" may have come in to it's own!
What do you think? I appreciate your comments & ratings...

Sincerely,
Richard Currier

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[musicluva33]

Amen to that! Wonderful song!

[PurrGrrl]

This song is so appropo for today's tough times.

[plattform5163]

I`ll come back and listen some more to this very nice music and lyrics! Thanks for posting it! Take care, my friend! See you!

[emjaysmusik]

Thanks Richard for sending this great piece of pure cabaret,wonderful !

I'm sure I've heard it before,some years ago,but for the life of me,I can't remember !

[nettiebach100]

Wonderfully done! It has that "Caberet" sound, and I can just see him strutting around. Songs have to say something, and this one does. You and Jim, are so talented. Thanks for wonderful music, and lyrics. I would love to showcase this one!

Warmest Regards,

Nettie

[SchuggaJoy]

This is a wonderful song! Just posted it to my fb page Richard, love it! going through all of these clips, makes me so excited! These are such works of art! xx ~dj

[plattform5163]

Great song! Thanks for posting it!

[SpiritualTV]

Excellent...

Always Beautifully put together x

[CrystalBallCam]

''Cor Blimey Governor, that's sweet as a Nut :)) Love this loads Love Mike XX UK

[richardbassett1956]

Excellent song!!!! I love it.