Enterprising Young Man Lyrics

Mom found dad without a penny
Fell in love and went to Indiana
Where they had five kids, no money
They were poor but not unhappy
Still the bills kept coming
Both went grey - together
Grandma says make sure he's Jewish
Gentile men they beat you and
They drink too much and gamble
Listen to me 'cause I'm old
I know you'll perish if you break your faith
And have no money

Find an enterprising young man
A doctor, lawyer or a businessman
Make sure he has money if he doesn't
You'll die hungry in bed with him
With only what you were born with
So find an enterprising young man
So I searched each day but all I found
Were struggling young men
Poor like I was, very understanding
Never beat me unless I asked them to
Alcohol was fun together
And yes dear Mom this morning
When I woke up the only thing I had
Was what you gave me at birth
Find an enterprising young man
A doctor, lawyer or a businessman
Make sure he has money if he doesn't
You'll die hungry in bed with him
With only what you were born with
So find an enterprising young man

Only what you gave me - at birth