I'D BE A RICH MAN NOW

Song Length 3:36 Genre Blues - Modern, Folk - General
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Gloomy, Moving Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

I'D BE A RICH MAN NOW Copyright - Earl.C.Webb






THERE WAS A BIG BLACK SKY
I SAID, BECKY, IT LOOKS LIKE RAIN AGAIN TODAY
SHE SAID, THE RIVERS GOING TO BREAK APART
AND WASH EVERYTHING WE GOT AWAY
AND IF IT WASN'T FOR THE WEATHER
AND THE CHOICES THAT I MADE
I'D BE A RICH MAN NOW, I'D BE A RICH MAN NOW

OH IT WASHED AWAY THE HOUSE WE'D BUILT
AND TOOK EVERYTHING WE HAD
BUT MY PRIDE WOULDN'T LET ME ACCEPT NO HELP
SO I'M AFRAID I STARTED DRINKING BAD
AND IF I STILL HAD THE MONEY
AND I HADN'T LOST THE FARM
I'D BE A RICH MAN NOW, I'D BE A RICH MAN NOW

M/8
ALL MY POSSESSIONS MEAN NOTHING TO ME
BUT THERE'S A HOLE IN MY LIFE WHERE SHE USED TO BE

BREAK

OH I CAN'T BLAME THE WEATHER
CAUSE IF IT WEREN'T FOR MY PRIDE
I'D STILL HAVE MY DREAMS
AND MY BECKY BY MY SIDE
I'D BE A RICH MAN NOW, I'D BE A RICH MAN NOW...

Funky groove and (I really liked this) spare textures - plenty of space and air. Things implied musically rather than hammered home. Adds to the emotion. Strong lived-in voice. Impressive guitar work. Great vibe all round - suits the sombre storyline.

Yeah, sweet intro. Vocal is sweet. Nice use of sounds creating the rhythm track. Vocals are superb, especially the bridge. Loved the harmonies. The guitar playing and tone is exceptional! I liked the fade, it was a bit long but the curve felt very good and with the sweet guitar it DID make me want to hear more!

In general, I liked the smooth, laid back feel of this song. The vocal fit well and the harmony was nicely placed. The guitar put this firmly in a blues genre and the keyboards had a nice groove.

The real deal, great soulful voice and authentic soulful guitar lines . Maybe Mike McDonald meets Eric Clapton, nice.

interesting lyrical content. nice warm vocal. like the strings also they are well placed throughout the song. defenite blues market potential.

Really well written, recorded, and performed blues piece. It's a modern take on an old genre. Really excellent harmonies, reminds me of some of Michael McDonalds music. I could absolutely hear this track being placed in a film where a guy is down on his luck, drinking his troubles.

I like the vocals, lyrics, background music, harmonies, guitar leads and the arrangement. Great song. I loved it.

nice laid back bluesy soulful track. smooth vocals. cool guitar licks and backing gives it a good easy listening vibe.

Great song. Loved it. Nice guitar work and excellent vocals. Very well written, arranged and produced.

Nice Sound!

Love those blues guitars and vocals full of soul.

Very bluesy. Nice vocals, good flow and melody.

Great recording. Wonderful instrumentation with a fabulous arrangement. Tight rhythm section. Smooth guitar licks. Tasteful keyboards. Great lyrics that create a mood of regret in the listener. Great hook. Nice harmonies. Great job.

Very nice song, reminds me of Larry McCray.

Good work again Earl......nice guitar......great vocal......and a good message....

Beautiful guitar.
BB King feel to the hook.
I like the lyrics.
YOu do an excellent job of setting a sad yet hopeful and longing mood.
Bongos add a nice flavor to the drum mix.

Lyrics Earl.C.Webb Music ''
Producer '' Performance ''
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