I have nothing for ye Today my love My wallet is empty I spent the whole lot On taxis and cigarettes And drinks at the bar Now I have nothing for ye today my love I have nothing for ye Today my pet No eggs for your breakfast, nor bread for to set You up for the long day ahead No, I have nothing for ye, today my pet No, I have nothing for ye, today my pet I have nothing for ye Today my dear, no oil in the tank The water I fear will be as cold as the rain That falls in December No, I have nothing for ye today my dear Well, I have nothing for ye My sweet darling If I had enough money, I'd buy you a ring For I'm worried someday, you'll run off With a doctor Cause I had nothing for ye, my sweet darling Yes, I had nothing for ye, my sweet darling My mother before she died, told me, son If you must be a singer, well you ought to run Down to the dole office, and sign on today For that's where you'll be, collecting your pay Yes, that's where you'll be, collecting your pay No I have nothing for ye Today my love My wallet is empty I spent the whole lot On taxis and cigarettes And drinks at the bar Now I have nothing for ye today my love