Uno... dos... broke.

One loaf of bread, señor — that'll be the rent
Two eggs and a smile, there goes the last red cent
Take my hand, take my hand, we'll waltz down aisle four
Prices going up, up, up — that's what the dancing's for

It's the inflation tango, one step, two step, cry
Spin me past the milk, my love, and kiss the dollar goodbye
Dip me by the checkout while the total climbs the wall
Inflation tango, darling — we can't afford to fall
Olé — broke!

A basket full of nothing and a receipt like a scroll
The cashier does the cha-cha as she scans away my soul
Coupons in my teeth, a rose made out of debt
Every step's more expensive than the last one — not there yet

They say hold your assets close
I held them, they evaporated most
So I'll dance, one two three,
inflation leads and I just follow, see

It's the inflation tango, one step, two step, cry
Spin me past the milk, my love, and kiss the dollar goodbye
Dip me by the checkout while the total climbs the wall
Inflation tango, darling — we can't afford to fall
Olé — broke!

Table for two... one noodle... split it.