[Verse 1]
There's an old sayin'
That's been all around why I heard it
Before I could walk
How somes' got health and somes' got wealth
Others' money marbles and chalk

[Chorus]
I got money, marbles, and chalk, sweetheart
But I still feel like I'm poor
'Cause my money won't spend
And my marbles won't roll
And my chalk? It don't write anymore

[Verse 2]
While you were near me
I was happy and gay
Your presence made me feel so proud
But that you left me
It's a lonely old world
And I feel I'm alone in a crowd

[Chorus]
I got money, marbles, and chalk, sweetheart
But I still feel like I'm poor
'Cause my money won't spend
And my marbles don't roll
And my chalk? It won't write anymore
[Verse 3]
Now money and marbles and chalk
Are just fine for a miser
Who loves only gold
But just give me a chance
To save our romance
'Cause I love you with all of my soul

[Chorus]
I got money, marbles, and chalk, sweetheart
But I still feel like I'm poor
'Cause my money won't spend
And my marbles won't roll
And my chalk? It don't write anymore

[Outro]
Everybody!
Money, marbles, and chalk, sweetheart
But I still feel like I'm poor
'Cause my money won't spend
And my marbles won't roll
And my chalk? It don't write anymore