I need a bride, but the dolphins are running
A woman who'd cry, but the sea must provide
A child to unravel the snarled nets of loving
First things first when you get to the sea
A rich man eats when he wishes, a poor man whenever he can

I need a home, but my boots keep going
Healing and peace that a fire could provide
A place to unburden my brain of its sorrow
First things first when you get to the fire
A rich man eats when he wishes, a poor man whenever he can

I need a song, but the spring is for sowing
A word to the wise that the earth must provide
A tune to untangle the riddle of growing
First things first when you get to the land
A rich man eats when he wishes, a poor man whenever he can

I need the moon, but the landlord needs money
A field of wildflowers that the stars could provide
A bird for my shoulder to fly through the rainbow
First things first when you get to the sky
A rich man eats when he wishes, a poor man whenever he can