Written by Ira P. Stanphill
| Intro | C#7 | F# |
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| I'm satisfied with just a | cottage | below |
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| A little | silver and a little | gold |
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| But in that city where the | ransomed will | shine |
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| I want a | gold one that's silver | lined |
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| Turnaround | C#7 | F# |
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| Don't think me poor or de | serted or lonely |
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| I'm not dis | couraged I’m heaven | bound |
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| I'm but a pilgrim in | search of the | city |
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| I want a | mansion a harp and a | crown |
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| But walk on | streets that are purest | gold |