Barter, Barter, When You’re Broke
(In the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)
Lyrics by Torilee Chu

Barter, Barter, when you’re broke
Trading things with other folks!
Goods and services at play,
Exchange them in different ways!
Barter, Barter, when you’re broke,
Trading things with other folks

Budget, Budget, your income,
Save money, don’t be a bum.
Bills, bills drown me in dismay,
These expenses can’t be late!
Budget, Budget, your income,
Save money, don’t be a bum.

Expenses, Expenses, blues,
Rent, food, gas, and other dues!
New things I want at the mall,
Weren’t in my budget at all!
Expenses, Expenses, blues,
Rent, food, gas, and other dues!

Overspending, leads to debt,
Charging them all on credit!
Advertisements lure you in,
Caught like a fish by its fin!
Overspending, leads to debt,
Charging them all on credit!

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