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.