I need a bride, but the dolphins are runnin'
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A woman who'd cry, but the sea must provide.
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A child to unravel the snarled nets of lovin';
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First things first when you get to the sea.
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A rich man eats when he wishes; a poor man whenever he can.
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I need a home, but my boots keep goin'
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Healing and peace that a fire could provide.
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A place to unburden my brain of its sorrow;
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First things first when you get to the fire.
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A rich man eats when he wishes; a poor man whenever he can.
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I need a song, but the spring is for sowing
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A word to the wise that the earth must provide.
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A tune to untangle the riddle of growing;
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First things first when you get to the land.
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A rich man eats when he wishes; a poor man whenever he can.
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I need the moon, but the landlord needs money
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A field of wildflowers that the stars could provide.
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A bird for my shoulder to fly through the rainbow;
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First things first when you get to the sky.
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A rich man eats when he wishes; a poor man whenever he can.
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RICH MAN POOR MAN
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