I've been looking for work today Just like I did yesterday But everywhere I go, I'm turned away Even though all the newspapers say Help wanted Help wanted Help wanted Well, I read the want ads so carefully Looking for work, hopefully I would like to get a good wage But I'll take any job that'll pay Help wanted Help wanted Help wanted Well, I'm going down to the pawnshop, I need another loan Down at the pawnshop they'll save me, I know I'll sign my name anywhere they want I'll pawn anything I own I've been walking all over this town The employment office let me down All they gave me was a pink card And then they said, good luck, keep trying hard Help wanted Help wanted Help wanted Well, I'm going down to the pawnshop, I need another loan Down at the pawnshop they'll save me, I know I'll sign my name anywhere they want I'll pawn anything I own Well, I got some food stamps, I'm ashamed They make me wait all day Not so hungry that I didn't care Because I can't find a job anywhere Help wanted Help wanted Help wanted