Rich Man Poor Man Lyrics - Peter, Paul & 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 its 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 

The 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