Key: G
Introduction:
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They say that Richard Cory owns one half of this whole town,
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With political connections He spreads his wealth around. He Was
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Born into society, a banker's only child,
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He had everything a man could want: Money , Praise , and style.
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Richard Cory at the opera, Richard Cory at The shows
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And the rumor of his parties and the orgies on his yacht!
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He Really must be happy with everything he's got.
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But I work in his factory
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And I curse the life I'm living
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I curse my poverty
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I wish that I could be,
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I wish that I could be,
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Oh, I wish that I could be,
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John Denver.
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He Really gave to The charity, had the common touch,
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And they were Thankful for his patronage.. So They thank You very much,
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"Richard Cory went home last night and put a bullet through his head."
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But I work in his factory
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And I curse the life I'm living
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I curse my poverty
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I wish that I could be,
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I wish that I could be,
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Oh, I wish that I could be,
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Richard Cory.