Download "Money or Love"
Money or love, tell me what ya gonna do with your life?
"Money of Love," written in 1989, is one of the songs on My Lives that was known only among hardcore Billy Joel fans until it was released on My Lives. Perhaps the message of the song was too personal to be released earlier as it apparently addressed dissension between Billy and one of his band members, possibly others too, about money and business.
"Money or Love" (audio only)
Doug Stegmeyer and Billy Joel in happier times. From the site No Treble. Read their feature on Doug Stegmeyer.
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Words and Music by Billy Joel
Money or love Which one are you doing it for? Everybody has to make that choice sometime, you know Something is wrong I can tell the feeling is gone Do you still remember when we started long ago? Wasn't it love that kept us all driving in a rented car? Who could've known that endless road would ever have come this far? Money or love It's your decision where to draw the line Everybody has a soul they can control or compromise When did you to start putting a price upon the pain in your heart? When did I become the reason for the sadness in your eyes? You could've asked me anytime I would've told you why Maybe I might have changed your mind But now it's too late to try, goodbye Every night I ask myself Could I have been closer to you When you needed someone else Could a friend who really knew you try Help you decide? Money or love Tell me what ya gonna do with your life? Everybody needs a passion or they cash in while they can Make up your mind Before you realize you've run out of time You need to reason why you've got to touch the fire to make your stand You could have asked me anytime I would've told you why Maybe I might have changed your mind But now it's too late to try, goodbye. Money or love Wasn't is love that kept us all driving in a rented car? Who could've known that endless road Would ever have come this far? Was it money or love? Money or love Vertical Divider
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