Money Machine

Went to see my therapist in North Carolina, "Dr. Dave" Wilcox at the Wilcox Weekend last weekend. I was hoping he would offer some of his musical medicine for a dilemma I'm facing. He did in a way, but just gave me an idea for and an assignment to write a song instead of writing one for me. So I penned the lyrics this weekend. Still working out the guitar part, but it has a groove something like Cat Stevens' "It's a Wild World" or Michael Buble's "Haven't Met You Yet" (or, if you're a Wilcox fan, something like "Rule #1" or "Start with the Ending".  Let me know what you think!

Money Machine

Tired of living in fear of the repo man?
Wishing you could tear up all those bills?
Dreaming of vacations in Milan?
Or having a mansion in the Hollywood Hills?
Why keep slogging through that old McJob?
You can quit today and have it all
No need to scout out a bank to rob
Achieve your dreams with just one call

Introducing the Money Machine
Just a turn of the crank and you'll be rolling in green
Three easy installments of nine ninety-nine
And watch your future start to shine
(plus shipping and handling)

You blink you eyes and can't believe your luck
As you dial the number on the TV screen
Who knew it was so easy to make a buck
Soon you'll own your very own Money Machine
Next-day deliv'ry just a ten-dollar fee
Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
Sign up today as a VIP
We'll throw in the super-size drying rack

Get yours today -- it's the Money Machine
Just a turn of the crank and you'll be rolling in green
Comes with everything that you see here
You'll be making millions within the year
(some assembly required)

BRIDGE
Truck rolls in and deposits your dream
You didn't expect such a massive machine
Doesn't fit the den, but that's okay
An industrial park's a couple miles away

Make your dreams come true with the Money Machine
Just a turn of the crank and you'll be rolling in green
Get the coupon add-on to save even more
A brighter future is in store
(void where prohibited)

It takes some time, now you're finally on line
You're still in the red but it's too early to tell
You tell all your friends that it's all going fine
Besides after a while you get used to the smell
Now that China's in the game the dollar is low
If you're going to survive you need to double in size
Your capacity's peaked, but you still need to grow
You can make your alimony if you start a franchise

Come and join in the fun -- get the Money Machine
Just a turn of the crank and you'll be rolling in green
Three easy installments of nine ninety-nine
And watch your future start to shine
(your results may vary)

(c)2012 Ross D. Martin
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