How Much Land Does a Man Need?

Now all men aim to be rich men, And no man aims to be poor. Rich or poor, it don't matter which— We're always wanting more. But how much land does a man need? How much land does a man need? How much land does a man need Of this old world around? When folks start calling us "landlord," We start changing our tune. With no cash down, we buy up the town, And shoot it for the moon. But how much land does a man need? How much land does a man need? How much land does a man need Of this old world around? We find the dream that we long for, She joins our scheme in a way. And when we are, we do it for her— At least, that's what we say. But how much land does a man need? How much land does a man need? How much land does a man need Of this old world around? There's danger climbing that ladder, But when we get to the top, We're just slaves to struggle and save, No way for us to stop. But how much land does a man need? How much land does a man need? How much land does a man need Of this old world around? Just six feet under the ground.