A rat done bit my sister Nell. (with Whitey on the moon) Her face and arms began to swell. (and Whitey's on the moon)I can't pay no doctor bill. (but Whitey's on the moon) Ten years from now I'll be payin' still. (while Whitey's on the moon)The man just upped my rent last night. ('cause Whitey's on the moon) No hot water, no toilets, no lights. (but Whitey's on the moon)I wonder why he's uppin me? ('cause Whitey's on the moon?) I was already payin' him fifty a week. (with Whitey on the moon) Taxes takin' my whole damn check, Junkies makin' me a nervous wreck, The price of food is goin' up, An' as if all that shit wasn't enoughA rat done bit my sister Nell. (with Whitey on the moon) Her face and arm began to swell. (but Whitey's on the moon)Was all that money I made last year (for Whitey on the moon?) How come there ain't no money here? (Hm! Whitey's on the moon) Y'know I just 'bout had my fill (of Whitey on the moon) I think I'll send these doctor bills, Airmail special (to Whitey on the moon) "Whitey on The Moon" by Gil Scott-Heron