Rich Man Music

A brand new Jag flew past my car
made my old ride look a bit sub-par
Then overhead a private jet
I knew I'd never join that set

Bummed about my meager worth
and the vicissitudes of birth
but then I thought of the whole earth
and felt ashamed of thoughts of dearth

Two legs still walk me around
two ears still hear glorious sound
two hands can work and play guitar
a mind to think, and a running car
two eyes to drink a sunset in
and watch a red tail soar
to gaze upon a loving smile
how dare can I feel poor?

Old guy at the corner stuck
holding a cardboard sign
amazing how an extra buck
made that sad face shine

forgive me God for feeling sans
and doubting my place in your plans
so little can't and so much can
I can't deny that I'm a rich man

Thank you for a sunny day
a cool breeze, and by the way
I don't need to live like a czar
and I really do love my old car

To want what I have, not have what I want
is a real good place to start
but what I'd like to have and keep
Is a truly thankful heart

Two legs still walk me around
two ears still hear glorious sound
two hands can work and play guitar
a mind to think, and a running car
two eyes to drink a sunset in
and watch a red tail soar
to gaze upon a loving smile
how dare can I feel poor?

A brand new Jag flew past my car