[Verse 1]
I just want somethin' for nothin'
Some kind of strange alchemy
Wanted to whine, lord it just takes too much time
I just want something for nothin'

[Verse 2]
They say such things about
Some kind of strange blasphemy
Been on the moon, thoughts bending spoons
They say such things
Are unheard of

[Bridge]
So I guess I'll keep swindling with my swill
Until the ink drowns my quill
Never much believed in no honest job
Don't think I ever will

[Verse 3]
I just want something for nothin'
Some kind of strange kind of alchemy
Wanted to whine, lord it just takes too much time
I just want somethin'
I just want somethin'
I just want somethin'
For nothin'