River Man
Betty came by on her waySaid she had a word to sayAbout things todayAnd fallen leaves.
Said she hadn't heard the newsHadn't had the time to chooseA way to loseBut she believes.
Going to see the river manGoing to tell him all I canAbout the planFor lilac time.
If he tells me all he knowsAbout the way his river flowsAnd all night showsIn summertime.
Betty said she prayed todayFor the sky to blow awayOr maybe stayShe wasn't sure.
For when she thought of summer rainCalling for her mind againShe lost the painAnd stayed for more.
Going to see the river manGoing to tell him all I canAbout the banOn feeling free.
If he tells me all he knowsAbout the way his river flowsI don't supposeIt's meant for me.
Oh, how they come and goOh, how they come and go