How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live ?

I remember a time when every hing was cheap
Now prices nearly puts a man to sleep
Well, when we get our grocery bill
We (C) feel like making our (Am) will
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live ?
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live ?

Well, the doctor comes around with his face all bright
And he says.