The Moneygoround

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The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorised in the United States as a British Invasion band, the Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential rock groups of the era. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk and country. Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) remained members throughout the group's 32-year run. Original members Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion) were replaced by John Dalton in 1969 and Bob Henrit in 1984, respectively. Dalton was in turn replaced by Jim Rodford in 1978. Keyboardist Nicky Hopkins accomp… more »

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2005

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Robert owes half to Grenville 
Who in turn gave half to Larry 
Who adored my instrumentals 
And so he gave half to a foreign publisher 
She took half the money that was earned in some far distant land 
Gave back half to Larry and I end up with half of goodness knows what 
Oh can somebody explain why things go on this way 
I thought they were my friends I can't believe it's me, I can't believe that I'm so green 
Eyes down round and round let's all sit and watch the moneygoround 
Everyone take a little bit here and a little bit there 
Do they all deserve money from a song that they've never heard 
They don't know the tune and they don't know the words 
But they don't give a damn 
There's no end to it I'm in a pit and I'm stuck in it 
The money goes round and around and around 
And it comes out here when they've all taken their share 
I went to see a solicitor and my story was heard and the writs were served 
On the verge of a nervous breakdown I decided to fight right to the end 
But if I ever get my money I'll be too old and grey to spend it 
Oh, but life goes on and on and no one ever wins 
And time goes quickly by just like the moneygoround 
I only hope that I'll survive

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