Rich Man Poor Man - Peter, Paul and Mary

I need a bride, but the dolphins are runnin'

A woman who’d cry, but the sea must provide.

A child to unravel the snarled nets of lovin';

First things first when you get to the sea.

A rich man eats when he wishes;

a poor man whenever he can.

I need a home, but my boots keep goin'

Healing and peace that a fire could provide.

A place to unburden my brain of it’s sorrow;

First things first when you get to the fire.

A rich man eats when he wishes;

a poor man whenever he can.

I need a song, but the spring is for sowing

A word to the wise that the earth must provide.

A tune to untangle the riddle of growing;

First things first when you get to the land.

A rich man eats when he wishes;

a poor man whenever he can.

I need the moon, but the landlord needs money

A field of wildflowers that the stars could provide.

A bird for my shoulder to fly through the rainbow;

First things first when you get to the sky.

A rich man eats when he wishes;

a poor man whenever he can.