If You've Got the Money
Lefty Frizzell
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If you've got the money, I've got the time We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time We'll make all the night spots, dance, drink beer and wine If you've got the money, honey, I've got the time There ain't no use to tarry so let's start out tonight We'll spread joy, oh boy, oh boy, and we'll spread it right We'll have more fun, baby, all the way down the line If you've got the money, honey, I've got the time If you've got the money, I've got the time We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time Bring along your Cadillac, leave my old wreck behind If you've got the money, honey, I've got the time Yes, we'll go honky tonkin' make every club in town We'll go to the park where it's dark, we won't fool around But if you run short of money, I'll run short of time 'Cause you with no more money, honey, I've no more time If you've got the money, I've got the time We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time We'll make all the nightspots, dance, drink beer and wine If you've got the money, honey, I've got the time
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Written by: JAMES A. BECK, LEFTY FRIZZELL
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Songwriter"If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)" was written by the legendary Lefty Frizzell himself, as well as Jim Beck.
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Chart SuccessReleased in 1950, the song became Frizzell's debut single and eventually his first number 1 hit on the US Country charts.
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Record HistoryNotably, the single spent 15 weeks at the top of the charts, thereby marking a fantastic start to Frizzell's recording career.
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Album PlacementThe song was also featured in Frizzell's debut album titled "Listen to Lefty."
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Re-releaseIn 1976, the song was released by Frizzell’s brother, David, as a duet with Willie Nelson for a tribute album to Lefty.
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Musical Influence"If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)" had a significant influence on the development of the honky-tonk style within country music.
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Cultural ReferencesThis song was featured in multiple films and TV shows, thereby solidifying its cultural impact. One instance is its appearance in the Hollywood blockbuster "The Last Picture Show" (1971).
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists have covered the song, including Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Connection to BudweiserThe melody of the song was used in a popular 1970s jingle for Budweiser beer.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics reflect a common theme in country music of the time - a love of good times and the willingness to spend money to enjoy them.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2016, "If You've Got the Money (I've Got The Time)" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, marking its lasting impact on the music industry.
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