Thievery Corporation The Richest Man in Babylon Chords by Mark of Ipswich, Australia Em There is no guidance in your kingdom Am Your wicked walk in Babylon Em There is no wisdom to your freedom Am The richest man in Babylon Bm Am Em Whoa, whoa, whoa whoa whoa Em Your beggars sleep outside your doorway Am Your prophets leave to wonder on Em You fall asleep at night with worry Am The saddest man in Babylon Bm Am Em Whoa, whoa, whoa whoa whoa Em The wicked stench of exploitation Am Hangs in the air and lingers on Em Beneath the praise and admiration Am The weakest man in Babylon Bm Am Em Whoa, whoa, whoa whoa whoa Em There is no hope left in your kingdom Am Your servants have burned all their songs Em Nobody here remembers freedom Am The richest man in Babylon Bm Am Em Whoa, whoa, whoa whoa whoa