River Man
Nick Drake
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
About the way the 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
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 about 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
