I got a whole lotta trouble from the money I got 
I got a whole lotta trouble from the money I got 
I got a whole lotta trouble but I ain't got time 
To spend a damn dime of this money of mine 

I had a lotta nothin' when I had some time 
I had a lotta nothin' when I had some time 
Had a whole lotta nothin' till I got some money 
Had so many friends that it wasn't even funny 

Had a lotta action when I had some friends 
Had some friends but they wouldn't post bail 
So I finally found time in the county jail 

If you try I bet you can guess 
What's the little secret of my success 
Don't pity me I've done fine 
Havin' it all one thing at a time 

Spendin' my time in the county jail 
Spendin' my time in the county jail 
Ain't much fun swingin' this shovel 
But I ain't got time to start no trouble