Rich Man Poor Man Lyrics by Peter, Paul & Mary

Rich Man Poor Man Lyrics

    I need a bride, but the dolphins are runnin'
    A woman who'd cry, but the sea must provide.
    A child to unravel the snarled nets of lovin';
    First things first when you get to the sea.
    A rich man eats when he wishes; a poor man whenever he can.

    I need a home, but my boots keep goin'
    Healing and peace that a fire could provide.
    A place to unburden my brain of its sorrow;
    First things first when you get to the fire.
    A rich man eats when he wishes; a poor man whenever he can.

    I need a song, but the spring is for sowing
    A word to the wise that the earth must provide.
    A tune to untangle the riddle of growing;
    First things first when you get to the land.
    A rich man eats when he wishes; a poor man whenever he can.

    I need the moon, but the landlord needs money
    A field of wildflowers that the stars could provide.
    A bird for my shoulder to fly through the rainbow;
    First things first when you get to the sky.
    A rich man eats when he wishes; a poor man whenever he can.

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