The Rich Family

9 weeks ago by @cbmagic

The Rich Family

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Liner Notes

Song Details:
• Title: The Rich Family
• Artist: Carl Crosby story by Eddie Ogan
• Genre: Country
• Key: G Major
• Tempo: Moderate (Around 90-100 BPM)
Mood Tags:
• #reflective
• #heartwarming
• #nostalgic
• #inspiring
Theme Tags:
• #family
• #sacrifice
• #love
• #community
Instrument Tags (Suggestions):
• #acousticguitar
• #electricguitar
• #piano
• #fiddle
• #drums
Vocal Style Tags (Suggestions):
• #warmvocals
• #storytelling
• #emotionalsinging
• #melodic
#collaborationwelcome

Lyrics

The Rich Family
Verse 1: (G, D, Em, C)
G D
Easter morning, 1946, I was just fourteen,
Em C
With my sisters by my side, we had a simple dream,
G D
Mom had raised us all alone, after Dad had passed,
Em C
Seven kids, no money, but love that always lasts.

Pre-Chorus: (Am, C, G, D)
Am C
Pastor said there’s a family in need,
G D
We saved every penny, planted a seed,
Am C
We lived on potatoes, made potholders to sell,
G D
We had seventy dollars, and it felt like a spell.

Chorus: (G, D, Em, C)
G D
We were the rich family, in our little church,
Em C
With hearts so full, our spirits surged,
G D
Gave all we had, thought we had more,
Em C
But life showed us what love is for.

Verse 2: (G, D, Em, C)
G D
Walked to church in the pouring rain,
Em C
Old dresses, worn shoes, but we didn’t complain,
G D
Mom put ten in, each girl gave twenty,
Em C
We felt like millionaires, hearts full of plenty.

Pre-Chorus: (Am, C, G, D)
Am C
The minister came with an envelope in hand,
G D
Three twenties, a ten, and ones we didn’t plan,
Am C
We stared at the money, felt like poor white trash,
G D
From feeling so rich, now just a flash.

Chorus: (G, D, Em, C)
G D
We were the rich family, in our little church,
Em C
With hearts so full, our spirits surged,
G D
Gave all we had, thought we had more,
Em C
But life showed us what love is for.

Bridge: (Bm, C, G, D)
Bm C
The next week in silence, we sat and we thought,
G D
Mom asked what to do with the money we got,
Bm C
A missionary spoke, about roofs far away,
G D
We knew in our hearts, what we’d do that day.

Chorus: (G, D, Em, C)
G D
We were the rich family, in our little church,
Em C
With hearts so full, our spirits surged,
G D
Gave all we had, thought we had more,
Em C
But life showed us what love is for.

Outro: (G, D, Em, C)
G D
Now I know we were never poor,
Em C
Rich in love, with Jesus at the core,
G D
We were the rich family, always giving,
Em C
With hearts so full, that’s truly living.

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Chord Progressions
- **Verse**: G, D, Em, C
- **Pre-Chorus**: Am, C, G, D
- **Chorus**: G, D, Em, C
- **Bridge**: Bm, C, G, D
- **Outro**: G, D, Em, C
This song, **"The Rich Family,"** captures the essence of Eddie Ogan's story, focusing on the themes of love, sacrifice, and the true meaning of richness.

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