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Rich Man Poor Man

from In My Bones by Up in the Air

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Reggae tune with lyrical theme centered on the idea that Wealth doesn't always equate to happiness.

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Rich Man Poor Man
by John Beccia

If I were the rich man
Couldn"t walk the streets of inner city
I'd be scared of losing anything I have
If I were the rich man, I 'd be runnin'
If I were the rich man, I 'd be runnin'
If I were the rich man, I 'd be runnin'
If I were the rich man, I 'd be

If I were the poor man
I could walk the streets so free and easy
Never fear 'cause no one really sees me now
If I were the poor man I'd be clear
If I were the poor man I'd be clear
If I were the poor man I'd be clear
If I were the poor man I'd be

If I were the rich man
I would hide behind a thousand faces
Never lettin' any trace of feeling thru
If I were the rich man, I 'd be runnin'
If I were the rich man, I 'd be runnin'
If I were the rich man, I 'd be runnin'
If I were the rich man, I 'd be


Country feel(G-C-D)-(8X)-end on G

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from In My Bones, released October 1, 1994

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Up in the Air Santa Margarita, California

Up in the Air blends elements of structure and improvisation into musical styles as varied as folk, pop, dixieland, bluegrass, latin, and worldbeat. The result is a fresh and ultimately dancable musical experience with a conspicuously multi-cultural sound. Their original songs center on themes of social equity and justice, environmental consciousness, love, and respect for others. ... more

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