The Wall Street Shuffle

10CC "The Wall Street Shuffle" is a single by the British Pop/Rock band 10cc released in 1974. The song originally appears on the band's 1974 album Sheet Music and was the second single to be released from the album after "The Worst Band in the World." It was also the most successful single to be released from the album making #10 on the British charts. The songs is a heavy classic rock riff driven affair with lyrics that deal with Wall Street and the economy. It features several topical cultural references and specifically mentions Rothschild and Howard Hughes. The song remains popular with fans and is often performed live in concert. A live performance can be found on the 2007 promotional live compilation The Best of 10cc Live.

[Chorus 1] Do the Wall Street shuffle Hear the money rustle Watch the greenbacks tumble Feel the Sterling crumble [Verse 1] You need a yen to make a mark If you wanna make money You need the luck to make a buck If you wanna be a Getty, Rothschild- You've gotta be cool on Wall Street You've gotta be cool on Wall Street When your index is low Dow Jones ain't got time for the bums They wind up on skid row with holes in their pockets They plead with you, buddy can you spare a dime But you ain't got the time [Refrain] Doin' the.... Doin' the.... [Verse 2] Oh, Howard Hughes Did your money make you better? Are you waiting for the hour When you can screw me? Cause you're big enough [Chorus 2] To do the Wall Street Shuffle Let your money hustle Bet you'd sell your mother You can buy another [Refrain] Doin' the.... Doin' the.... [Verse 3] You buy and sell You wheel and deal But you're living on instinct You get a tip You follow it And you make a big killing [Outro] On Wall Street