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Song Lyrics - Money For Nothing - Dire Straits

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Dire Straits

 

Dire Straits were a great English rock band, formed by Mark Knopfler in 1977. The band comprised also his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums).

Although the band was formed in an era when punk rock ruled the charts, their unique style of Rock Music, simpler than the Classic Rock of the 1970's, woowed new audiences quickly.

Their first single Sultan's Of Swing immediately put them into the spotlight. By the time their most famous album, Brothers In Arms was released, with the single Money For Nothing which of course was recorded at Live Aid they had reached the top.

Song Lyrics: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits 

Written by: Mark Knopfler from the Album: "Brothers In Arms" - 1985

I want my, I want my MTV.
I want my, I want my MTV.
I want my, I want my MTV.
I want my, I want my MTV.

Now look at them yo-yos thats the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That aint workin' thats the way you do it
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free
Now that aint workin' thats the way you do it
Lemme tell ya them guys ain't dumb
Maybe get a blister on your little finger
Maybe get a blister on your thumb

We got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators
We got to move these colour tvs

The little faggot with the earring and the makeup
Yeah buddy thats his own hair
That little faggot got his own jet airplane
That little faggot he's a millionaire

We got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators
We got to move these colour tvs

(got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators
We gotta move these colour tvs)

I shoulda learned to play the guitar
I shoulda learned to play them drums
Look at that mama, she got it stickin' in the camera
Man we could have some fun
And he's up there, whats that? hawaiian noises?
Bangin on the bongoes like a chimpanzee
That aint workin that's the way you do it
Get your money for nothin' and your chicks for free

We got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators
We got to move these colour tvs, lord

Now that ain't workin' thats the way you do it
You play the guitar on your mtv
That ain't workin' thats the way you do it
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free...

Look at that, Look at that
I want my, I want my MTV.
I want my, I want my MTV.
I want my, I want my MTV.
I want my, I want my MTV...

Original Dire Straits CD's from Amazon 

Dire Straits produced far more great songs than their best known hits. Why not add their original CD's to your collection today.
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Making Movies
Making Movies
Communiqué
Communiqué
Love Over Gold
Love Over Gold
Brothers in Arms
Brothers in Arms

Dire Straits Music Compilations from Amazon 

If you aren't ready to buy all the original Dire Straits CD's, maybe now is a great time to add their greatest hits to your music collection.
Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits
Sultans of Swing: The Ver...
Private Investigations: The Best of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler
Private Investigations: T...
Alchemy: Dire Straits Live
Alchemy: Dire Straits Liv...
Live at the BBC
Live at the BBC

Dire Straits on DVD from Amazon 

Why just listen to Dire Straits when you can see them in concert in your own living room. Get these great Dire Straits DVD's today.
Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits
Sultans of Swing: The Ver...
Dire Straits: The Videos
Dire Straits: The Videos
Dire Straits: On the Night (1993)
Dire Straits: On the Nigh...
Brothers in Arms: The Video Singles
Brothers in Arms: The Vid...

Money For Nothing - Music Video 

Dire Straits • Money for nothing (1984)

Money for nothing (1984) -------------------------------------- Now look at them yo-yos thats the way you do it You play the guitar on the mtv That aint workin thats the way you do it Money for nothin and chicks for free Now that aint workin thats the way you do it Lemme tell ya them guys aint dumb Maybe get a blister on your little finger Maybe get a blister on your thumb We gotta install microwave ovens Custom kitchen deliveries We gotta move these refrigerators We gotta move these colour tvs See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup Yeah buddy thats his own hair That little faggot got his own jet airplane That little faggot hes a millionaire We gotta install microwave ovesns Custom kitchens deliveries We gotta move these refrigerators We gotta move these colour tvs I shoulda learned to play the guitar I shoulda learned to play them drums Look at that mama, she got it stickin in the camera Man we could have some fun And hes up there, whats that? hawaiian noises? Bangin on the bongoes like a chimpanzee That aint workin thats the way you do it Get your money for nothin get your chicks for free We gotta install microwave ovens Custom kitchen deliveries We gotta move these refrigerators We gotta move these colour tvs, lord Now that aint workin thats the way you do it You play the guitar on the mtv That aint workin thats the way you do it Money for nothin and your chicks for free Money for nothin and chicks for free

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Money For Nothing - Wembley Arena 

Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Wembley Arena)

Dire Straits plays "Money For Nothing" at Wembley Arena 10.07.1985 (BIA tour).

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Money For Nothing from On The Night 

Dire Straits - Money For Nothing from On The Night

Very cool version, from the On Every Street tour 1992!

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Dire Straits... Love them! LOL
5* from me!

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This brings back some memories. I WANT MY MTV!!

Posted July 02, 2008

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