V1.

Money’s halfway gone by Friday night
But my honey can stretch it till next time
Her cooking may not be gourmet
She ain't tryna beat Bobby Flay
Startin' dinner, chilli's on the stove
Goes real good with her Texas toast

Chorus:

That paycheck is never enough
Cost of livin’ going up, up, up
Gas prices, no vacation
We’ll be doing a staycation
Stickin’ to a budget it don’t hurt
Yeah we’re makin’ it work

V2:

Still got a mortgage, car payments too
Now the kids need new running shoes
Save some for those bills we don’t expect
Sure be nice to have a second paycheck
Feelin’ blessed, not askin’ for more
Thank God for the Dollar Store

Chorus:

That paycheck is never enough
Cost of livin’ going up, up, up
Gas prices, no vacation
We’ll be doing a staycation
Stickin’ to a budget it don’t hurt
Yeah we’re makin’ it work

Bridge idea

I’m doin’ my best to meet all the demands
But I know it’s real safe in my wife’s hands
Our house is always filled with love
Of that you cannot have too much

Chorus:

That paycheck is never enough
Cost of livin’ going up, up, up
Gas prices, no vacation
We’ll be doing a staycation
Stickin’ to a budget it don’t hurt
Yeah we’re makin’ it work
Yeah we’re makin’ it work