14:18 PM, 2nd February 2019, About 6 years ago
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Calling all singers or self-styled Karaoke Kings or Queens. For a bit of fun I’ve tinkered slightly with the lyrics to Gwen Guthrie’s 1986 hit pop song ‘Ain’t nothing going on but the rent’, so if you’re up for a bit of fun, the new lyrics are posted below. If you’re feeling brave and fancy siezing the moment to have your chance of internet fame please feel free to record yourself singing it, post it on YouTube or a similar platform and post a link in the comments section below. Have fun!
Benefits tenant at landlords door
What can you do for me?
Hey
No homes without finance
No homes without finance
Hey, nothin’ in life is free
That’s why I’m askin’ you, what can you do for me
I’ve got, responsibilities
So I’m lookin’ for tenants whose got money in the bank
‘Cause….. nothin’ from nothin’, leaves a nothin’
You got to have somethin’ if you wanna rent from me
Oh, life is too serious, my rules aren’t mysterious
Landlords like me, need security
‘Cause ain’t nothin’ goin’ on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna rent from me
Ain’t nothin’ goin’ on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna rent from me
No homes without finance
I said no homes without finance
Hey, your silky ways are sweet
But we’re only wastin’ time if your bank accounts empty
I’ve got lots of homes to let
But I will have to avoid you, if you’re unemployed
‘Cause nothin’ from nothin’ leaves nothin’
You got to have somethin’ if you wanna rent from me
Oh, life is too serious, my rules aren’t mysterious
Landlords like me needs security
‘Cause ain’t nothin’ goin’ on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna rent from me
Ain’t nothin’ goin’ on but the rent
You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna rent from me
No homes without finance
I said no homes without finance
No homes without finance
I said no homes without finance
Oh, you look good to me
Your silky words are sweet
But your bank accounts empty
Ain’t nothin’ goin’ on but the rent
All entries will be judged on the morning of 1st April 2020 and the winner will receive an email with an image depicting a huge pile of cash as their ‘virtual winnings’. In short, this is just a bit of fun for anybody who wishes to participate.