Simon & Garfunkel - Richard Cory

They say that richard cory owns one half of this whole town,
With political connections to spread his wealth around.
Born into society, a bankers only child,
He had everything a man could want: power, grace, and style.

But I work in his factory
And I curse the life Im living
And I curse my poverty
And I wish that I could be,
Oh, I wish that I could be,
Oh, I wish that I could be
Richard cory.

The papers print his picture almost everywhere he goes:
Richard cory at the opera, richard cory at a show.
And the rumor of his parties and the orgies on his yacht!
Oh, he surely must be happy with everything hes got.

But I work in his factory
And I curse the life Im living
And I curse my poverty
And I wish that I could be,
Oh, I wish that I could be,
Oh, I wish that I could be
Richard cory.

He freely gave to charity, he had the common touch,
And they were grateful for his patronage and thanked him very much,
So my mind was filled with wonder when the evening headlines read:
Richard cory went home last night and put a bullet through his head.

But I work in his factory
And I curse the life Im living
And I curse my poverty
And I wish that I could be,
Oh, I wish that I could be,
Oh, I wish that I could be
Richard cory.

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[rameyers09]

this song is based on a poem from 1897, titled Richard Cory by Edwin Arlington Robinson

[reco1515]

I was the only person in class who knew who they were... sad.... people need to listen to real music

[Jakecoolio123]

Focaccia

[the81kid]

@liduv1977

ha!

[liduv1977]

I'am going to replace the name Richard cory with Donald Trump.lol

[BeatlesSkater32]

@BeatlesFetish09 i actually disargee with that a little, its meant to say dont be envious and like what ever you have and dont wish u could be someone else cuz u dont know how they r feeling inside like how richard cory shoots himself. i read the poem in class and this is how i explained it.

[CanCan2623]

@reco1515 Only one other person knew in mine!

[probrojeffro]

One of Simon's classics.

[GreatDarkSpot]

@ChildofNemesis14 I did. And I actually like the Wings version much better having heard this.

[seemsaboutright]

fuckin heavy

[SX1995able]

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[goldbomb123]

well richard cory was,nt happy so never wish for other peoples life ,