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422. Men Strive For The Wealth

Text Information
First Line: Men strive for the wealth
Title: Men Strive For The Wealth
Author: Luther G. Presley
Refrain First Line: I'd rather live in that bright city
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Tune Information
Name: I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS
Composer: L. G. P.
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 13553 21444 35576
Key: Eā™­ Major



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