The river man

Nick Drake -" River Man "

Betty came by on her way

Said she had a word to say

About things today

And fallen leaves.

Said she hadnt heard the news

Hadnt had the time to choose

A way to lose

But she believes.

Going to see the river man

Going to tell him all I can

About the plan

For lilac time.

If he tells me all he knows

About 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 wasnt sure.

For when she thought of summer rain

Calling for her mind again

She lost the pain

And stayed for more.

Going to see the river man

Going to 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 dont suppose

Its meant for me.

Oh, how they come and go

Oh, how they come and go