[Verse 1] I need a bride but the dolphins are runnin A woman whod cry but the sea must provide A child to unravel the snarled nets of lovin First things first when you get to the sea [Refrain] A rich man eats when he wishes A poor man whenever he can [Verse 2] I need a home but my boots keep goin Healing and peace that a fire could provide A place to unburden my brain of its sorrow First things first when you get to the fire [Refrain] A rich man eats when he wishes A poor man whenever he can [Verse 3] I need a song but the spring is for sowin A word to the wise that the earth must provide A tomb to untangle the riddle of growin First things first when you get to the land [Refrain] A rich man eats when he wishes A poor man whenever he can [Verse 4] I need the moon I need the moon but the landlord need money A field of wildflowers that the stars could provide A bird on my shoulder to fly through the rainbow First things first when you get to the sky [Refrain] A rich man eats when he wishes A poor man whenever he can
first, eats, provide, man, whenever