Richard Cory Chords & Tabs
Chords for "Richard Cory"
Written by Paul Simon
Submitted by F.D. Mastrella
Dm C
They say that Richard Cory owns one half of this whole town,
Dm A
With political connections to spread his wealth around.
G
Born into society, a banker's only child,
Dm C F A F
He had everything a man could want: power, grace, and style.
Dm
But I work in his factory
G
And I curse the life I'm living
And I curse my poverty
And I wish that I could be,
F Dm
Oh, I wish that I could be,
G
Oh, I wish that I could be
Dm
Richard Cory.
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Dm C
The papers print his picture almost everywhere he goes:
Dm A
Richard Cory at the opera, Richard Cory at a show.
G
And the rumor of his parties and the orgies on his yacht!
Dm C F A F
Oh, he surely must be happy with everything he's got.
Dm
But I work in his factory
G
And I curse the life I'm living
And I curse my poverty
And I wish that I could be,
F Dm
Oh, I wish that I could be,
G
Oh, I wish that I could be
Dm
Richard Cory.
Dm C
He freely gave to charity, he had the common touch,
Dm A
And they were grateful for his patronage and thanked him very much,
G
So my mind was filled with wonder when the evening headlines read:
Dm C F A F
Richard Cory went home last night and put a bullet through his head.
Dm
But I work in his factory
G
And I curse the life I'm living
And I curse my poverty
And I wish that I could be,
F Dm
Oh, I wish that I could be,
G
Oh, I wish that I could be
Dm
Richard Cory.
