Now it's come to talking I don't have much to say It wouldn't come out right, And so I'll leave it out, oh it's best that way And I want to get out now 'cause I need just a couple of drinks Can you lend me a little money till I draw my pay? And I'm leaving like a thief in the night But I will try to write to you, or maybe phone And I'll send you back the money But not the love you lent I could never pay no interest on that loan You really give me comfort I couldn't take more tenderness My credit's overdrawn and I just slide deeper in your debt And I want to get out now 'cause I need just a couple of drinks Can you lend me a little money till pay day next? And I'm leaving like a thief in the night But I will try to write to you, or maybe phone And I'll send you back the money But not the love you lent I could never pay no interest on that loan Why don't you get some rest now you ought to get an early night I've got a key so you can lock the door and it'll be all right I'll just take my winter coat, it looks like it might rain Can you lend me a little money just for the night? And I'm leaving like a thief in the night But I will try to write to you, or maybe phone And I'll send you back the money But not the love you lent I could never pay no interest on that loan