Richard Head chords by Stan Coster

• Difficulty: Beginner 👶

Key: C

Intro:

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Verse:
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Long ago I understand, a very wealthy businessman
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became the father of a baby boy.

His wife and he were very proud and celebrated long and loud
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that the little fellow was their pride and joy

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They pondered on a Christian name, be fitting to their wealth and fame
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for all the social world knew Mr. Head

And So at last they did agree, to call him Richard so you see,
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that’s how we all know good old Richard Head.


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He grew up very dull and slow but right through college he did go,
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his father’s money put the blighter through.

And now he’s armed with his degree, abusing blokes like you and me.
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And sackin’ men each time he makes a blue.


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He’s foreman, clerk and engineer. Inspector and he’s overseer,
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He’s politician this I really dread;

He’s doctor, lawyer, magistrate and many more I could relate.
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He’s everywhere, is good old Richard Head


Interlude:
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Verse:
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You’ll find him on construction sites and in the armies wearing stripes
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And from his blunder’s men lying dead

And about that bridge they called Westgate, a bloke who worked their told me mate
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The cause of that big mess was Richard Head.


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In the grazing country he is found with brim of hat turned down all round
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In fact, he’s everywhere just like I said

In high positions through the land, he wears long socks a distinguished man.
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An educated clown is Richard Head.


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Now Australians play a funny game, abveating Christians names.
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Like Bill for William and for Edward, Ted

And so, called young Richard, Dick and somewhere that name seemed to stick
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A most befitting name for Richard Head


Verse:
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Oh, he was born with loads of luck, and he knows just how to pass the buck
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From his mistakes someone is sacked instead

So, join the ones you cannot beat for everywhere ya bound to meet
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That educated failure, Richard Head.


Chorus:
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Richard Head, Richard Head
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Richard Head, Richard Head
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An educated clown is Richard Head.
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Richard Head, Richard Head
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Richard Head, Richard Head
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An educated clown is Richard Head.


Outro:
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