Rich And The Poor
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Am G Am
They walked hand in hand to a future unknown
Am G Am
He carried the water in blankets he brought
Am G Am
So far past the curfew and they were alone
A, G Am
Her teeth bound by braces, and his teeth were not
Am A G D D G A
Rich and the poor, that's how people get pain
Am A G D D G A
She said I'm gonna show you how babies are made
Am C G E
Oh ohohohohoooooh
Am C G E
Oh ohohohohoooooh
E Dm F/C G Am
Oh oh oh oh oh
Am G Am
So into the darkness the rushes & leaves
Am G Am
They walked to the lake side, the moon hanging high
Am G Am
She showed him such sweet things, he could not believe
Am G Am
He would not forget for the rest of his life
Am A G D D G A
Rich and the poor, that's how people get pain
Am A G D D G A
She said I'm gonna show you how babies are made
Am A G D D G A
Rich and the poor, that's how people get pain
Am A G D D G A
She said I'm gonna show you how babies are made
Am C G E
Oh ohohohohoooooh
Am C G E
Oh ohohohohoooooh
E Dm F/C G Am
Oh oh oh oh oh
A G D A
What's a boy to do when he wants what he can't understand
A G D A
And she's a big girl and he knows he's in capable hands
G D A
And she took his hand and showed him what people ignore
G D A
She took his hand and showed him what bodies are for
Am A G D D G A
Rich and the poor, that's how people get pain
Am A G D D G A
She said I'm gonna show you how babies are made
Am A G D D G A
Rich and the poor, the people get pain
Am A G D D G A
Said I'm gonna show you how babies are made
Am C G E
Oh ohohohohoooooh
Am C G E
Oh ohohohohoooooh
Am C G E
Oh ohohohohoooooh
Am C G E
Oh ohohohohoooooh
E Dm F/C G Am
Oh oh oh oh oh
How to play Rich And The Poor
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.