Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: N.C. Bb C F Fsus F How many tim-es have you heard someone say C Bb F "If I had his money, I could do things my way" Bb C F Fsus F But little they kn-ow, it's so hard to find C Bb F One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind Verse 2: F C Csus C Bb F Once I was living, in fortune and fame C Bb F Fsus F Everything that I dreamed of to get a start in life's game Bb C F Then suddenly it hap-pened, I lost every dime C Bb F Fsus F But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind
Verse 3: Bb C F Fsus F ‘Cause money can't buy back your youth when you're old C Bb F Or a friend when you're lonely or a love that's grown cold Bb C F Fsus F The wealthiest per-son is a pauper at times C Bb F Compared to the man with a satisfied mind Solo: F Bb C F Fsus F C Csus C Bb F Verse 4: C Csus C Bb F When life has ended, my time has run out C Bb F Fsus F My friends and my loved ones I'll leave, there's no doubt Bb C F But one thing for cert-ain when it comes my time C Csus C Bb F I'll leave this old world, with a satisfied mind