Richard Cory lyrics Meaning

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By June H

Richard Cory song by Simon & Garfunkel from Primary Album Sounds-of-silence. The music is composed and produced by Joel. Genre is Rock music. The Record company is unknown. Released on January 17, 1966.

Richard Cory Meaning

[[Verse 1]
They say that Richard Cory owns
One-half of this whole town
With political connections
To spread his wealth around
Born into society
A banker’s only child
He had everything a man could want
Power, grace and style

[Chorus]
But I work in his factory
And I curse the life I’m 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

[Verse 2]
The papers print his picture
Almost everywhere he goes
Richard Cory at the opera
Richard Cory at a show
And the rumor of his party
And the orgies on his yacht!
Oh he surely must be happy
With everything he’s got
, [Chorus]
But I…
I work in his factory
And I curse the life I’m 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

[Verse 3]
He freely gave to charity
He had the common touch
And they were grateful for his patronage
And they 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”

[Chorus]
But I…
I work in his factory
And I curse the life I’m 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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  1. What is the name of the producer of the lyrics for Richard Cory?

    This lirics prodiucer by Bob Johnston & Tom Wilson (Producer).

  2. Who wrote the song Richard Cory

    Richard Cory song is written by Paul Simon

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I'm June H, a songwriter from Australia, specializing in creating captivating melodies and lyrics for Dance, Ska, and Rap genres. You can find my published song lyrics on this site in the Q and R categories.

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