Rodriguez - Rich Folks Hoax - Chords and Lyrics
It was said Sixto Rodriguez would be the next Bob Dylan.
I never quite got into Dylan's music, but Rich Folks Hoax was one of the first songs I learnt to play on guitar.
All those years ago, thinking it was very cool lifting my pointer finger on and off the fretboard as I strummed to 'create' sound on the Am and Dm chords.
Then there were the lyrics which seemed to strike a chord with me (no pun intended).
So in my opinion, it's just a very good song and easy chords played well, make for a good jam session.
Press the play button and let me know if you think the same.
PS. If you're keen to find out more about the man - Rodriguez - there is a cinematic documentary coming to a movie theatre near you - called Searching for Sugar Man.
and I'll be back at a later time to add more songs by Rodriguez from my songbook. The chords suit MY voice - so I hope they work as well for you...
If you want to see all the chords and song lyrics of Rodriguez I have on my blog - scroll down and click on the Label: "Sixto Rodriguez" - at the bottom of this post
I never quite got into Dylan's music, but Rich Folks Hoax was one of the first songs I learnt to play on guitar.
All those years ago, thinking it was very cool lifting my pointer finger on and off the fretboard as I strummed to 'create' sound on the Am and Dm chords.
Then there were the lyrics which seemed to strike a chord with me (no pun intended).
So in my opinion, it's just a very good song and easy chords played well, make for a good jam session.
Press the play button and let me know if you think the same.
PS. If you're keen to find out more about the man - Rodriguez - there is a cinematic documentary coming to a movie theatre near you - called Searching for Sugar Man.
and I'll be back at a later time to add more songs by Rodriguez from my songbook. The chords suit MY voice - so I hope they work as well for you...
If you want to see all the chords and song lyrics of Rodriguez I have on my blog - scroll down and click on the Label: "Sixto Rodriguez" - at the bottom of this post
Sixto Rodriguez - The Music
"...Climb up on my music and my songs will set you free..."
Rich Folks Hoax
Am Dm E
The moon is hanging in a purple sky
Am Dm E
Baby's sleeping while his mother sighs
Dm E Am
Talking about the rich folks
Dm
The rich folks have the same jokes
E Am
But they park in basic places
Am Dm E
The priest is preaching from a shallow grave
Am Dm E
Am Dm E
Counts his money, then he paints you saved
Dm E Am
Talking 'bout the young folks
Dm
Young folks share the same jokes
E Am
But they meet in older places
CHORUS:
Dm E Am
So don't tell me about your success
Dm E Am
Nor your recipes for my happiness
Dm E Am
Smoke in bed, I never could digest
Dm E Am
Those illusions you claim to have going
Am Dm E
The sun is shining as it always done
Am Dm E
Coffin dust is the fate of everyone
Dm E Am
Talking about the rich folks
Dm
The poor create the rich hoax
E Am
And only late breast fed fools believe it
CHORUS:
- and here's a new vid I just found - where you get to see him strumming...
- and here's a new vid I just found - where you get to see him strumming...
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