The Rich Will Never Be Poor


by Carol Denney

1. as certain as the sun will rise
and politicians have lying eyes
as sure as suffering multiplies
the rich will never be poor
as certain as in life you learn
the rich have money and time to burn
the rich will counsel you wait your turn
in heaven you'll get some more
as sure as poverty plagues the land
the rich will give you a helping hand
as soon as mountains return to sand
and oceans leave the shore
count on nothing in life so well
that if the rich go straight to hell
that lots are something they buy and sell  (pause)
they'll never enter the door!

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2. clearly all that you need in life
to be at peace in a world of strife
the company of a man or wife
and lots of money in store!
life is simple and so complete
with faithful friends and some bread to eat
a solid roof and a room with heat
and stocks and bonds galore!
 the rich will probably tell you nay
 it's inner riches that really pay
 the rich have always got lots to say
 as they watch their assets soar
 count on nothing in life so plain
the poor have water the rich champagne
the market rises to this refrain  (pause)
the rich will never be poor
the rich will never be poor!


3. as sure as life is a strange affair
in need of some robust repair
the rich don't actually have to care
the rich will never be poor!
maybe people are all the same (but)
the rich are playing a different game
you take your chances and take your aim
you'll never even the score!
 the rich can't help it if life's unfair
 the rich are people they really care
 they often mention it's hard to bear
 they're burdened at their core!
some say no but it's plain to see
the rich are different than you and me
the rich are different as they can be
the rich will never be poor!
the rich will never be poor!

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