Being Tight is Not All Right is a song from the 1974 album An Adaptation of Dickens' Christmas Carol, Performed by The Walt Disney Players that is sung by Jacob Marley (Goofy) warning Scrooge of his potential fate if he does not change his ways.
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I was a penny pincher, I saved every coin
I lived on bread and water, never tenderloin
I robbed and rooked my neighbors to kids I was unkind
And when I needed pencils, I stole the from the blind
Alas it’s much too late for me Ebenezer
Cause I didn’t find out in time
That being tight is not alright
Now I must wear these chains at night
That’s why I’m singing you this song
Being tight is not alright, Ebenezer
It’s all wrong
So stop an take a look now. before it’s too late
For when you die your chains will be a mighty heavy weight
So when the spirit beckons better do as you are told
Remember Ebenezer you’re very old
It may not be too late for you Ebenezer
If you only find out in time
But being tight is not alright
You needn’t wear these chains at night
That why I’m singing you this song
Being tight is not alright
It’s all wrong