Artist: Pink Floyd
Title: Money
 
Release Information:
• Release Date: March 1973
• Genres: Progressive Rock, Blues Rock
• Original Songwriter: Roger Waters
• Recording Location: Abbey Road Studios, London, England
 
Track Details:
• Key: B minor
• Tempo: 124 BPM
• Duration: 6:23
• Bar Count: Approximately 200 bars
 
Song Structure and Bar Count:
• Intro: 8 bars
• Verse 1: 12 bars
• Chorus: 12 bars
• Verse 2: 12 bars
• Chorus: 12 bars
• Saxophone Solo: 24 bars
• Guitar Solo: 24 bars
• Verse 3: 12 bars
• Chorus: 12 bars
• Outro: 8 bars
 
Customizable Instruments (11):
1. Click Track
2. Drums
3. Bass
4. Electric Guitar (Left)
5. Electric Guitar (Right)
6. Acoustic Guitar
7. Organ
8. Saxophone
9. Backing Vocals
10. Lead Vocals
11. Cash Register Sound Effects
 
Samples Used:
• The track features a loop of cash register sounds, coins clinking, and paper tearing, creating a rhythmic pattern that serves as the song’s signature intro.
 
Similar Song by Another Artist:
• Artist: The Rolling Stones
• Title: “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”
 
Wikipedia Summary:
“Money” is a track from Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon. Written by bassist Roger Waters, it is known for its distinctive 7/4 time signature and the use of cash-related sound effects. The song critiques the greed and materialism prevalent in society. It became one of the band’s most popular songs and is frequently performed in their live shows.
 
Lyrics Snippet:
“Money, get away / Get a good job with more pay and you’re okay…”