River Man

♦  Nick Drake  [1948 – 1974]

Betty came by on her way – Said she had a word to say
About things today – And fallen leaves.
Said she hadn’t heard the news – Hadn’t had the time to choose
A way to lose – But she believes.

Gonna see the river man – Gonna tell him all I can
About the plan – For lilac time.
If he tells me all he knows – ‘bout the way his river flows
And all night shows – In summertime.

Betty said she prayed today – For the sky to blow away
Or maybe stay – She wasn’t sure.
For when she thought of summer rain – Calling for her mind again
She lost the pain – And stayed for more.

Gonna see the river man – Gonna tell him all I can
‘bout the ban – On feeling free.
If he tells me all he knows about the way his river flows
I don’t suppose It’s meant for me.
Oh, how they come and go  –  Oh, how they come and go

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