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Purse of Riches

from Volcano Child - debut album by Chloe Bix

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A song about prejudice, the rich/poor divide, and beauty found in the tiniest of things.



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lyrics

Purse Of Riches - Lyrics



Verse 1

G
A strange thing happen just the other day
Bm
I was daydreaming about come what may
C
I happened upon a market stall
G D
I stopped to see if there was anything of interest at all


G
When I found what I wanted we haggled for a while
Bm
I took out my purse so I could pay him in style
C
But a lady behind me with her nose in the air
G D
Said, “I don’t suppose you’ve more than fifty pence in there,”



Bridge

Em
Well I said to the lady with a glint in my eye
C
“Don’t be fooled because my clothes don’t comply,”
Em
And I said to the lady with a twinkle in my eye
D
“Don’t let the purse of riches pass you by,”



Chorus

Cmaj7
Out flew a butterfly then a dove
Gmaj7 D6
And all the heavens rang with love
Db6 C6 D9
I could hear the trickling of a stream
Gmaj7
And a child telling Daddy of last nights dream
Eb6
And I said to the lady, “I have riches here,
Gmaj7 D6
So come a little close now don’t you fear
Cmaj7 D7 G
I found love.”



Verse 2

The woman looked at me with true surprise
She hadn’t a clue what I’d implied
She hitched her crocodile bag up onto her shoulder
And straightened her fur to make her look bolder
I smiled sweetly and offered my hand
To show her my gifts, help her understand
And as puzzlement shrouded her eyes for a flash
She calculated how she could by them with cash



Bridge



Chorus



Solo



Bridge



Chorus

Cmaj7 D7 Em
I found love

Cmaj7 D7 G
I found love





Chloe Bix 2009



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credits

from Volcano Child - debut album, released April 14, 2011
Chloe Bix - vocals, harmonies, guitar, bass
Mick Pledge - guitar
Kaj Nijjar - drums


All songs written by Chloe Bix
Produced by Chloe Bix
Recorded by Chloe Bix, Tom Nordon & Baz Bix at Petroc Studios, Chappledore Studios & at home
Mixing by Chloe Bix
Mastering by Chloe Bix & Tom Nordon
Design by Chloe Bix

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