Richest Man On Earth
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This is played in Drop D tuning but you don?t have to
set it up that way to play along like this:
D A G
I've heard tell of millionaires and billionaires and such
D A G
Who gathered all their treasures and still did not have enough
D A G
If money could buy peace of mind, I guess they'd have it all
D A G A
But all the money in the world won?t hold you when you fall
[Refrão] G A D G A D
We've got a roof over our head and the kids have all been fed
G D E7 G
And the women I love most lies close beside me in our bed
G D G
Lord, give me the eyes to see exactly what it's worth
G A D
And I will be the richest man on earth
Lord, when I wish I had the things that you gave someone else
I pray that you'll forgive me for just thinkin' of myself
I haven't been as thankful as I know I ought to be
I should be more then satisfied with all you've given me
Chorus
Bridge:
A
One thing is for certain
G A D
It don't matter when you die
G F#m
If you had a million
Em Em/F# G A
Or if you just got by
Chorus
Yes, I will be the richest man on earth
How to play Richest Man On Earth
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 D. 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.