Rich Folks Hoax
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Intro: Am
Verse:
Dm E Am
The moon is hanging in the purple sky
Dm E bass Dm
Baby's sleeping while its mother sighs
E Am
Talking 'bout the rich folks
Dm
Rich folks have the same jokes
E Am
And they park in basic places
Verse:
The priest is preaching from a shallow grave
He counts his money, then he paints you saved
Talking to the young folks
Young folks share the same jokes
But they meet in older places
[Refrão]
Dm E Am
So don't tell me about your success
Dm E Am
Nor your recipes for my happiness
Dm E
Smoke in bed
Am
I never could digest
Dm E Am
Those illusions you claim to have going
Verse:
The sun is shining, as it's always done
Coffin dust is the fate of everyone
Talking 'bout the rich folks
The poor create the rich hoax
And only late breast-fed fools believe it
[Refrão]
So don't tell me about your success
Nor your recipes for my happiness
Smoke in bed
I never could digest
Those illusions you claim to have going
How to play Rich Folks Hoax
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.