Rich Man Living In a Poor Man's House
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Verse 1:
C G D G
Billy works too hard, trying to make ends meet
C G D G
He's gotta pay his credit cards
C G D G
Yeah he's been dealing with the odds that even Vegas can't beat
C G D G
By six he's out of bed, she makes his coffee sweet
C G D G
He grabs his boots & his coat, leaves a note that says I Love You
C G D G
And runs to catch a bus down at the end of Market Street
Chorus:
C G D G
It took some time to figure it out
C G D G
He's a rich man living in a poor man's house
Em D C G
He might be down, but he ain't out
C G D G
He's a rich man living in a poor man's house
Verse 2:
C G D G
Every night at home, feels like it's Christmas Eve
C G D G
Gracie's got his dinner on the stove, Daddy's coming home
C G D G
And they've got seven hungry children that are tugging on his sleeve
Chorus:
C G D G
It took some time to figure it out
C G D G
He's a rich man living in a poor man's house
C G D Em
He might be down, but he ain't out
C G D G
He's a rich man living in a poor man's house
C G D G
Every night at five when work lets out
C G D G
He's a rich man living in a poor man's house
Bridge:
F
He arrives at 9 as the work bell's ringing
C Em D
Hits the grind but his heart is singing
SOLO (C G D G x6)
C G
Some men live for money
D G
Some men live for work
C G D C
But it's a real man, a richer man who knows what love's worth
Chorus:
C G D G
It took some time to figure it out
C G D G
He's a rich man living in a poor man's house
C G D Em
He might be down, but he ain't out
C G D G
He's a rich man living in a poor man's house
C G D G
Every night at five when work lets out
C G D G
He's a rich man living in a poor man's house
C G D G
A rich man living in a poor man's house
C G D G
A rich man living in a poor man's house
C G D G
A rich man living in a poor man's house
----------------- Acordes -----------------
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play Rich Man Living In a Poor Man's House
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.