Im A Poor Rich Man
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
F
We usually judge a man by the clothes that he wears,
Bb F
By the car he's ridin' in.
F
And you can usually tell if he's doin' very well
G7 C7
By the house he's livin' in.
F
But I am here to say that it don't work that way,
Bb F
With everybody I know.
Bb F D
Because I just got acquainted with some poor rich folks
G7 C7 F
A little while ago
[Chorus]
F Bb F
I'm a poor rich man, I'm a poor rich man.
F
Oh you see it really happened to me
G7 C7
I'm a millionnaire
F
I know that I am poor but I've got a lot more
Bb F
Than many rich folks that I know
Bb F D
I've got a home in the sky that money didn't buy
G7 C7 F
And I'm a poor rich man.
[Verse 2]
F
When a man is rich with this world's goods,
Bb F
He's usually got a lot of friends.
F
They all want to try to live so high,
G7 C7
When they know that it's a sin.
F
But even if I could I don't believe I would,
Bb F
Want the riches of this old world.
Bb F D
And when it's time to go, I'll be glad to know,
G7 C7 F
That I'm a poor, poor rich man.
[Chorus]
F Bb F
I'm a poor rich man, I'm a poor rich man.
F
Oh you see it really happened to me
G7 C7
I'm a millionnaire
F
I know that I am poor but I've got a lot more
Bb F
Than many rich folks that I know
Bb F D
I've got a home in the sky that money didn't buy
G7 C7 F
And I'm a poor rich man.
How to play Im A Poor Rich Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.