Richest Man on Earth
Paul Overstreet
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
I've heard tell of millionaires And billionaires and such Who gathered all their treasures And still did not have enough If money could buy peace of mind I guess they'd have it all But all the money in the world Wouldn't hold you when you fall [CHORUS:] We've got a roof over our head And the kids have all been fed And the women I love most Lies close beside me in our bead Lord, give me the eyes to see Exactly what it's worth And I will be the richest man on earth Lord, when I wish I had the things That you gave someone else I pray that you'll forgive me For just thinkin' of myself I haven't been as thankful As I know I ought to be I should be more then satisfied With all you've given me (REPEAT CHORUS) Bridge: One thing is for certain It don't matter when you die If you had a million Or if you just got by (REPEAT CHORUS) Yes, I will be the richest man on earth
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: DON SCHLITZ, PAUL LESTER OVERSTREET
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Richest Man on Earth" is classified under the genre of Country music.
|
Album AssociationThis song is from Paul Overstreet's album titled "Heroes", which was released in 1991.
|
Chart Performance"Richest Man on Earth" was pretty successful as it peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
|
Hit SongwriterPaul Overstreet, the singer of "Richest Man on Earth", is not just a performer but also a renowned songwriter. He has written hits for artists like Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, and Kenny Chesney.
|
Grammy WinnerOverstreet, while not for "Richest Man on Earth" specifically, is a two-time Grammy award-winning songwriter.
|
Song MessageThe song carries a strong message about the importance of love over wealth, suggesting that a man who is rich in love, could be considered the richest man on earth.
|
Collaborative Creation"Richest Man on Earth" was written by Paul Overstreet in collaboration with Don Schlitz, a famous American songwriter.
|
Paul's Hit SinglesWhile "Richest Man on Earth" was a success, Overstreet is most well-known for his No. 1 hit singles such as "I Won't Take Less Than Your Love" and "Daddy's Come Around."
|
Artist LegacyPaul Overstreet has been consistently active in the music industry for decades, significantly impacting the genre of country music and influencing many artists.
|
Country InfluenceKnown for his more traditional style of country, "Richest Man on Earth" is no different, featuring elements like acoustic guitars, fiddles and steel guitars.
|
Song Accessibility"Richest Man on Earth" is widely available for streaming on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Richest Man on Earth Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Oct. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/943543/Paul+Overstreet/Richest+Man+on+Earth>.
Discuss the Richest Man on Earth Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In